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116 km ene of gizo, solomon islands

USGS-USP0007Z7S

issued: 1997-03-21 22:36Z
status: cancelled 1997-03-24 22:36Z
self-cancels: 1997-03-24 22:36Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: Solomon Sea
position: -7.621, 157.786
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

116 KM ENE OF GIZO, SOLOMON ISLANDS.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.8 (MWC) IN 7.621S 157.786E, DEPTH 34 KM AT 212236Z MAR 97.
2. USGS EVENT USP0007Z7S. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp0007z7s

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