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Earthquake magnitude 5.6 (mwc) in 16.376S 177.579W, depth 33 km at 202214Z sep 97

Fiji Region · USGS-USP00087SP

issued: 1997-09-20 22:14Z
status: cancelled 1997-09-23 22:14Z
self-cancels: 1997-09-23 22:14Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: South Pacific Ocean
position: -16.376, -177.579
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

FIJI REGION.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.6 (MWC) IN 16.376S 177.579W, DEPTH 33 KM AT 202214Z SEP 97.
2. USGS EVENT USP00087SP. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp00087sp

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