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Earthquake magnitude 5.5 (mwb) in 56.245S 027.534W, depth 90 km at 172128Z may 14

South Sandwich Islands Region · USGS-USB000QSZ7

issued
2014-05-17 21:28Z
status
cancelled 2014-05-20 21:28Z
self-cancels
2014-05-20 21:28Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Atlantic Ocean
position
-56.245, -27.534
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.5 (MWB) IN 56.245S 027.534W, DEPTH 90 KM AT 172128Z MAY 14.
2. USGS EVENT USB000QSZ7. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usb000qsz7

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