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Earthquake magnitude 5.6 (mwc) in 20.856S 179.008W, depth 607 km at 082249Z mar 04

Fiji Region · USGS-USP000CPF0

issued
2004-03-08 22:49Z
status
cancelled 2004-03-11 22:49Z
self-cancels
2004-03-11 22:49Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Pacific Ocean
position
-20.856, -179.008
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

FIJI REGION.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.6 (MWC) IN 20.856S 179.008W, DEPTH 607 KM AT 082249Z MAR 04.
2. USGS EVENT USP000CPF0. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000cpf0

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  1. Earthquake magnitude 5.6 (mwc) in 20.615S 178.837W, depth 623 km at 050600Z mar 042004-03-05 → 2004-03-08
  2. Earthquake magnitude 5.6 (mwc) in 20.856S 179.008W, depth 607 km at 082249Z mar 04 this message2004-03-08 → 2004-03-11

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