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Earthquake magnitude 6.1 (mww) in 17.016S 171.579E, depth 10 km at 311434Z jul 11

Vanuatu Region · USGS-USP000J5SK

issued: 2011-07-31 14:34Z
status: cancelled 2011-08-03 14:34Z
self-cancels: 2011-08-03 14:34Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: South Pacific Ocean
position: -17.016, 171.579
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

VANUATU REGION.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 6.1 (MWW) IN 17.016S 171.579E, DEPTH 10 KM AT 311434Z JUL 11.
2. USGS EVENT USP000J5SK. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000j5sk

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