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48 km se of gizo, solomon islands

USGS-US7000LH76

issued: 2023-12-08 00:41Z
status: cancelled 2023-12-11 00:41Z
self-cancels: 2023-12-11 00:41Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: Solomon Sea
position: -8.394, 157.170
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

48 KM SE OF GIZO, SOLOMON ISLANDS.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.8 (MWW) IN 8.394S 157.170E, DEPTH 11 KM AT 080041Z DEC 23.
2. USGS EVENT US7000LH76. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000lh76

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