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Earthquake magnitude 5.6 (mww) in 23.183S 170.808E, depth 11 km at 161208Z aug 25

Southeast of the Loyalty Islands · USGS-US6000R1L5

issued: 2025-08-16 12:08Z
status: cancelled 2025-08-19 12:08Z
self-cancels: 2025-08-19 12:08Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: South Pacific Ocean
position: -23.183, 170.808
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

SOUTHEAST OF THE LOYALTY ISLANDS.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.6 (MWW) IN 23.183S 170.808E, DEPTH 11 KM AT 161208Z AUG 25.
2. USGS EVENT US6000R1L5. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000r1l5

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