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232 km e of tadine, new caledonia

USGS-USP000AWX9

issued: 2002-01-21 16:49Z
status: cancelled 2002-01-24 16:49Z
self-cancels: 2002-01-24 16:49Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: South Pacific Ocean
position: -21.542, 170.122
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

232 KM E OF TADINE, NEW CALEDONIA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.5 (MWC) IN 21.542S 170.122E, DEPTH 33 KM AT 211649Z JAN 02.
2. USGS EVENT USP000AWX9. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000awx9

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