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Earthquake magnitude 5.6 (mb) in 24.871S 178.566E, depth 692 km at 191252Z aug 02

South of the Fiji Islands · USGS-USP000BA6Z

issued
2002-08-19 12:52Z
status
cancelled 2002-08-22 12:52Z
self-cancels
2002-08-22 12:52Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Pacific Ocean
position
-24.871, 178.566
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

SOUTH OF THE FIJI ISLANDS.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.6 (MB) IN 24.871S 178.566E, DEPTH 692 KM AT 191252Z AUG 02.
2. USGS EVENT USP000BA6Z. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000ba6z

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