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The 2010 eureka, california earthquake

USGS-NC71338066

issued: 2010-01-10 00:27Z
status: cancelled 2010-01-13 00:27Z
self-cancels: 2010-01-13 00:27Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: North Pacific Ocean
position: 40.652, -124.692
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

THE 2010 EUREKA, CALIFORNIA EARTHQUAKE.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 6.5 (MW) IN 40.652N 124.692W, DEPTH 29 KM AT 100027Z JAN 10.
2. USGS EVENT NC71338066. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/nc71338066

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