6:40 p.m. Press Release - UPDATE: Tsunami Advisory Canceled for Guam and CNMI

   

6:40 p.m. Press Release - UPDATE: Tsunami Advisory Canceled for Guam and CNMI

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 8.0, that was later upgraded to magnitude of 8.8, that occurred 133 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia with a depth of 74.0 km, at 9:24 a.m. (ChST).

As advised by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, the Tsunami Advisory has been canceled for Guam and CNMI. Based on all available data there is no further tsunami threat to Guam, Rota, Tinian, or Saipan from the earthquake although minor sea level fluctuations may continue.

A high risk of rip currents remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan through late tonight. The community is advised to remain out of the water while the rip current advisory is in effect.

This will be the final statement issued by GHS/OCD unless additional information is received.

For more information visit https://ghs.guam.gov/.
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