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Earthquake magnitude 6.1 (mwb) in 15.103S 167.441E, depth 128 km at 300817Z apr 06

Vanuatu · USGS-USP000EFTS

issued: 2006-04-30 08:17Z
status: cancelled 2006-05-03 08:17Z
self-cancels: 2006-05-03 08:17Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: Coral Sea
position: -15.103, 167.441
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

VANUATU.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 6.1 (MWB) IN 15.103S 167.441E, DEPTH 128 KM AT 300817Z APR 06.
2. USGS EVENT USP000EFTS. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000efts

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