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Earthquake magnitude 6.2 (mww) in 55.728S 027.231W, depth 14 km at 190525Z apr 16

South Sandwich Islands Region · USGS-US20005JQC

issued
2016-04-19 05:25Z
status
cancelled 2016-04-22 05:25Z
self-cancels
2016-04-22 05:25Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Atlantic Ocean
position
-55.728, -27.231
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 6.2 (MWW) IN 55.728S 027.231W, DEPTH 14 KM AT 190525Z APR 16.
2. USGS EVENT US20005JQC. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us20005jqc

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