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Earthquake magnitude 5.6 (mwc) in 56.512S 025.693W, depth 10 km at 201316Z oct 13

South Sandwich Islands Region · USGS-USB000KHL5

issued
2013-10-20 13:16Z
status
cancelled 2013-10-23 13:16Z
self-cancels
2013-10-23 13:16Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Atlantic Ocean
position
-56.512, -25.693
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.6 (MWC) IN 56.512S 025.693W, DEPTH 10 KM AT 201316Z OCT 13.
2. USGS EVENT USB000KHL5. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usb000khl5

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