ADMN75 PAAQ 100015

OBSERVATORY MESSAGE
QUAKE OF FEB 10

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 - 7 station average
 * Origin Time    1510 AKST Feb 09 2025
                  1610  PST Feb 09 2025
                  0010  UTC Feb 10 2025
 * Coordinates    17.5 South 167.8 East
 * Depth          1 miles
 * Location       near the Vanuatu Islands


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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