ADMN75 PAAQ 041047

OBSERVATORY MESSAGE
QUAKE OF FEB 4

PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS
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 * The following parameters are based on a rapid preliminary
   assessment of the earthquake and changes may occur.

 * Magnitude      Mwp 5.9 - 5 station average
 * Origin Time    0139 AKST Feb 04 2026
                  0239  PST Feb 04 2026
                  1039  UTC Feb 04 2026
 * Coordinates    29.6 South 176.5 West
 * Depth          71 miles
 * Location       in the Kermadec Islands region, north of New Zealand


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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 * The location and magnitude may change as more data becomes 
   available.
 * The location and magnitude are based on preliminary information. 
 * Further information will be issued by the United States 
   Geological Survey (earthquake.usgs.gov) or the appropriate 
   regional seismic network.

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