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Earthquake magnitude 6.1 (mwc) in 21.097S 173.874E, depth 35 km at 091412Z aug 05

Vanuatu Region · USGS-USP000DX0H

issued
2005-08-09 14:12Z
status
cancelled 2005-08-12 14:12Z
self-cancels
2005-08-12 14:12Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Pacific Ocean
position
-21.097, 173.874
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

VANUATU REGION.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 6.1 (MWC) IN 21.097S 173.874E, DEPTH 35 KM AT 091412Z AUG 05.
2. USGS EVENT USP000DX0H. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000dx0h

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  1. Earthquake magnitude 6.1 (mwb) in 20.942S 173.825E, depth 24 km at 090526Z aug 052005-08-09 → 2005-08-12
  2. Earthquake magnitude 6.1 (mwc) in 21.097S 173.874E, depth 35 km at 091412Z aug 05 this message2005-08-09 → 2005-08-12

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