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Earthquake magnitude 5.5 (mww) in 2.324S 099.790E, depth 21 km at 021746Z may 21

Kepulauan Mentawai Region, Indonesia · USGS-US7000DZIV

issued: 2021-05-02 17:46Z
status: cancelled 2021-05-05 17:46Z
self-cancels: 2021-05-05 17:46Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: Indian Ocean
position: -2.324, 99.790
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

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KEPULAUAN MENTAWAI REGION, INDONESIA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.5 (MWW) IN 2.324S 099.790E, DEPTH 21 KM AT 021746Z MAY 21.
2. USGS EVENT US7000DZIV. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000dziv

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