ADMN75 PAAQ 250232

OBSERVATORY MESSAGE
QUAKE OF OCT 25

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 - 7 station average
 * Origin Time    1824 AKDT Oct 24 2026
                  1924  PDT Oct 24 2026
                  0224  UTC Oct 25 2026
 * Coordinates    14.9 South 167.5 East
 * Depth          43 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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