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Earthquake magnitude 5.7 (mwb) in 20.084S 178.434W, depth 587 km at 181602Z jul 06

Fiji Region · USGS-USP000EP0A

issued
2006-07-18 16:02Z
status
cancelled 2006-07-21 16:02Z
self-cancels
2006-07-21 16:02Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Pacific Ocean
position
-20.084, -178.434
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

FIJI REGION.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.7 (MWB) IN 20.084S 178.434W, DEPTH 587 KM AT 181602Z JUL 06.
2. USGS EVENT USP000EP0A. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000ep0a

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  1. Earthquake magnitude 6.3 (mwc) in 19.865S 178.287W, depth 570 km at 270259Z jun 062006-06-27 → 2006-06-30
  2. Earthquake magnitude 5.7 (mwc) in 19.937S 178.401W, depth 596 km at 161424Z jul 062006-07-16 → 2006-07-19
  3. Earthquake magnitude 5.7 (mwb) in 20.084S 178.434W, depth 587 km at 181602Z jul 06 this message2006-07-18 → 2006-07-21

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