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Earthquake magnitude 5.5 (mwc) in 18.897S 169.480E, depth 35 km at 181403Z nov 08

Vanuatu · USGS-USP000GNZU

issued
2008-11-18 14:03Z
status
cancelled 2008-11-21 14:03Z
self-cancels
2008-11-21 14:03Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Pacific Ocean
position
-18.897, 169.480
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

VANUATU.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.5 (MWC) IN 18.897S 169.480E, DEPTH 35 KM AT 181403Z NOV 08.
2. USGS EVENT USP000GNZU. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000gnzu

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