To: U.S. West Coast, Alaska, and British Columbia coastal regions
From: NOAA/NWS/West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center
Subject: Tsunami Information Statement issued 11/17/2009 at 11:10AM PST

At 11:04 AM Pacific Standard Time on November 17, an earthquake with preliminary magnitude 4.5 occurred 75 miles/121 Km southeast of Sandspit, British Columbia.

The magnitude is such that a tsunami WILL NOT be generated. This will be the only WCATWC message issued for this event.

The location and magnitude are based on preliminary information. Further information will be issued by the United States Geological Survey or the appropriate regional seismic network.

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