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168 km sw of leava, wallis and futuna

USGS-USP00085YY

issued: 1997-08-08 22:27Z
status: cancelled 1997-08-11 22:27Z
self-cancels: 1997-08-11 22:27Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: South Pacific Ocean
position: -15.477, -179.140
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

168 KM SW OF LEAVA, WALLIS AND FUTUNA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 6.6 (MWC) IN 15.477S 179.140W, DEPTH 10 KM AT 082227Z AUG 97.
2. USGS EVENT USP00085YY. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp00085yy

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