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Earthquake magnitude 5.5 (mwc) in 21.480S 179.380W, depth 622 km at 201226Z mar 09

Fiji Region · USGS-USP000GV7B

issued
2009-03-20 12:26Z
status
cancelled 2009-03-23 12:26Z
self-cancels
2009-03-23 12:26Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Pacific Ocean
position
-21.480, -179.380
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

FIJI REGION.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.5 (MWC) IN 21.480S 179.380W, DEPTH 622 KM AT 201226Z MAR 09.
2. USGS EVENT USP000GV7B. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000gv7b

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