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Earthquake magnitude 5.5 (mwc) in 20.458S 168.810E, depth 33 km at 191014Z apr 99

Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia · USGS-USP00096JM

issued: 1999-04-19 10:14Z
status: cancelled 1999-04-22 10:14Z
self-cancels: 1999-04-22 10:14Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: Coral Sea
position: -20.458, 168.810
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

LOYALTY ISLANDS, NEW CALEDONIA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.5 (MWC) IN 20.458S 168.810E, DEPTH 33 KM AT 191014Z APR 99.
2. USGS EVENT USP00096JM. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp00096jm

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