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Earthquake magnitude 5.5 (mwb) in 7.143N 034.334W, depth 10 km at 052053Z oct 16

Central Mid-atlantic Ridge · USGS-US20007C73

issued
2016-10-05 20:53Z
status
cancelled 2016-10-08 20:53Z
self-cancels
2016-10-08 20:53Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
North Atlantic Ocean
position
7.143, -34.334
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

CENTRAL MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.5 (MWB) IN 7.143N 034.334W, DEPTH 10 KM AT 052053Z OCT 16.
2. USGS EVENT US20007C73. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us20007c73

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