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12 km ene of christchurch, new zealand

USGS-US20005019

issued: 2016-02-14 00:13Z
status: cancelled 2016-02-17 00:13Z
self-cancels: 2016-02-17 00:13Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: South Pacific Ocean
position: -43.480, 172.772
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

12 KM ENE OF CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.8 (MWW) IN 43.480S 172.772E, DEPTH 8 KM AT 140013Z FEB 16.
2. USGS EVENT US20005019. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us20005019

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