ADMN75 PAAQ 171222

OBSERVATORY MESSAGE
QUAKE OF NOV 17

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 - 10 station average
 * Origin Time    0317 AKST Nov 17 2024
                  0417  PST Nov 17 2024
                  1217  UTC Nov 17 2024
 * Coordinates    29.1 North 131.3 East
 * Depth          19 miles
 * Location       southeast of the Ryukyu Islands, Japan


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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