ADMN75 PAAQ 161335

OBSERVATORY MESSAGE
QUAKE OF APR 16

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 6.4 - 5 station average
 * Origin Time    0530 AKDT Apr 16 2026
                  0630  PDT Apr 16 2026
                  1330  UTC Apr 16 2026
 * Coordinates    32.4 South 177.0 West
 * Depth          8 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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