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Earthquake magnitude 5.6 (mww) in 52.614S 018.798E, depth 10 km at 142325Z mar 16

Southwest of Africa · USGS-US10004XMH

issued
2016-03-14 23:25Z
status
cancelled 2016-03-17 23:25Z
self-cancels
2016-03-17 23:25Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Atlantic Ocean
position
-52.614, 18.798
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

SOUTHWEST OF AFRICA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.6 (MWW) IN 52.614S 018.798E, DEPTH 10 KM AT 142325Z MAR 16.
2. USGS EVENT US10004XMH. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us10004xmh

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