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Immediate Broadcast Requested
Tsunami Bulletin Number 3
Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service
Antigua and Barbuda National Tsunami Warning Focal Point and Tsunami Warning Centre
12:30 pm AST Thursday 19 March 2026
THIS IS AN EXERCISE…Tsunami Warning Cancelled for Antigua and Barbuda…
THIS IS PART OF A SCHEDULED TSUNAMI PREPAREDNESS EXERCISE. THERE IS NO ACTUAL TSUNAMI THREAT. This is a Tsunami Statement to inform the public and emergency disaster authorities that, based on current data, the tsunami threat has passed for Antigua and Barbuda following the recent seismic activity.
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Preliminary Earthquake Parameters, Updated:
• Magnitude: 7.6
• Origin Time and Date: 11:00 AST (15:00 UTC) March 19, 2026
• Coordinates: 17.6° North, 82.6° West
• Depth: 10 km/6 miles
• Location: North of Honduras
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Evaluation:
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 occurred north of Honduras at 11:00 am on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Based on all available data, the tsunami threat from this earthquake has passed and there is no further threat.
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Tsunami Threat Forecast, Updated:
The tsunami threat has now largely passed.
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Recommended Actions:
People located near impacted coastal areas should stay alert for information and follow instructions from local authorities.
Remain observant and exercise normal caution near the sea.
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Potential Impacts:
Minor sea level fluctuations of up to 0.3 metre or 1 foot above and below the normal tide may continue over the next few hours.
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Next Update and Additional Information:
This will be the final statement issued for this event unless new information is received or the situation changes.
Stay tuned to updates from the Met Service through the Common Alert Protocol (CAP), antiguamet.com, X (Twitter), Facebook and YouTube @abmetservice. Also, stay tuned to ABS Radio and TV and other media platforms for updates.
EXERCISE…EXERCISE…EXERCISE…THIS IS A 2026 CARIBE WAVE TSUNAMI PREPAREDNESS EXERCISE…THERE IS NO ACTUAL TSUNAMI THREAT