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12 km w of hicks bay, new zealand

USGS-US6000THL3

issued: 2026-08-02 08:35Z
status: cancelled 2026-08-05 08:35Z
self-cancels: 2026-08-05 08:35Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: South Pacific Ocean
position: -37.592, 178.162
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

12 KM W OF HICKS BAY, NEW ZEALAND.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.6 (MWW) IN 37.592S 178.162E, DEPTH 53 KM AT 020835Z AUG 26.
2. USGS EVENT US6000THL3. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000thl3

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