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Earthquake magnitude 6.4 (mww) in 16.431S 168.148E, depth 10 km at 191318Z feb 15

Vanuatu · USGS-USC000TRF9

issued: 2015-02-19 13:18Z
status: cancelled 2015-02-22 13:18Z
self-cancels: 2015-02-22 13:18Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: Coral Sea
position: -16.431, 168.148
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

VANUATU.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 6.4 (MWW) IN 16.431S 168.148E, DEPTH 10 KM AT 191318Z FEB 15.
2. USGS EVENT USC000TRF9. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usc000trf9

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