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11 km sw of álftanes, iceland

USGS-US6000CA0K

issued: 2020-10-20 13:43Z
status: cancelled 2020-10-23 13:43Z
self-cancels: 2020-10-23 13:43Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: North Atlantic Ocean
position: 64.013, -22.151
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

11 KM SW OF ÁLFTANES, ICELAND.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.6 (MWW) IN 64.013N 022.151W, DEPTH 10 KM AT 201343Z OCT 20.
2. USGS EVENT US6000CA0K. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000ca0k

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