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Earthquake magnitude 5.5 (mww) in 17.896S 013.408W, depth 10 km at 132015Z aug 21

Southern Mid-atlantic Ridge · USGS-US6000F74G

issued
2021-08-13 20:15Z
status
cancelled 2021-08-16 20:15Z
self-cancels
2021-08-16 20:15Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Atlantic Ocean
position
-17.896, -13.408
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

SOUTHERN MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.5 (MWW) IN 17.896S 013.408W, DEPTH 10 KM AT 132015Z AUG 21.
2. USGS EVENT US6000F74G. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000f74g

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