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Earthquake magnitude 5.8 (mww) in 52.344S 016.781E, depth 10 km at 230832Z oct 17

Southwest of Africa · USGS-US1000AVUE

issued
2017-10-23 08:32Z
status
cancelled 2017-10-26 08:32Z
self-cancels
2017-10-26 08:32Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Atlantic Ocean
position
-52.344, 16.781
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

SOUTHWEST OF AFRICA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.8 (MWW) IN 52.344S 016.781E, DEPTH 10 KM AT 230832Z OCT 17.
2. USGS EVENT US1000AVUE. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us1000avue

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