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Earthquake magnitude 6.0 (mwc) in 16.382S 173.259E, depth 33 km at 201559Z apr 02

Fiji Region · USGS-USP000B2UQ

issued
2002-04-20 15:59Z
status
cancelled 2002-04-23 15:59Z
self-cancels
2002-04-23 15:59Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Pacific Ocean
position
-16.382, 173.259
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

FIJI REGION.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 6.0 (MWC) IN 16.382S 173.259E, DEPTH 33 KM AT 201559Z APR 02.
2. USGS EVENT USP000B2UQ. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000b2uq

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