To: U.S. and Canadian Atlantic, and Gulf of Mexico coastal
A strong earthquake has occurred, but a tsunami IS NOT expected along the coasts of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico states, and Eastern Canadian provinces. NO tsunami warning, watch or advisory is in effect for these areas.
Based on the earthquake location, magnitude, and historic tsunami records, a damaging tsunami IS NOT expected along the Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, U.S. Atlantic, Eastern Canadian and Gulf of Mexico coasts. Earthquakes of this size can generate destructive tsunamis along the coast near the epicenter. Authorities in the epicentral region should be aware of this possibility and take appropriate action.
At 4:25 AM Atlantic Standard Time on May 28, an earthquake with preliminary magnitude 7.3 occurred in the Caribbean Sea. (Refer to the United States Geological Survey for official earthquake parameters.)
http://wcatwc.arh.noaa.gov/2009/05/2...e349908-01.htm