ADMN75 PAAQ 061156

OBSERVATORY MESSAGE
QUAKE OF MAY 6

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 5.8 - 3 station average
 * Origin Time    0347 AKDT May 06 2026
                  0447  PDT May 06 2026
                  1147  UTC May 06 2026
 * Coordinates    32.7 South 177.3 West
 * Depth          24 miles
 * Location       south of the Kermadec 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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