ADMN75 PAAQ 051839

OBSERVATORY MESSAGE
QUAKE OF MAY 5

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 6.0 - 3 station average
 * Origin Time    1033 AKDT May 05 2024
                  1133  PDT May 05 2024
                  1833  UTC May 05 2024
 * Coordinates    3.5 South 131.0 East
 * Depth          21 miles
 * Location       in the Irian Jaya region, Indonesia


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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