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49 km w of finschhafen, papua new guinea

USGS-USP0007ZZS

issued: 1997-04-05 12:23Z
status: cancelled 1997-04-08 12:23Z
self-cancels: 1997-04-08 12:23Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: Solomon Sea
position: -6.485, 147.408
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

49 KM W OF FINSCHHAFEN, PAPUA NEW GUINEA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 6.5 (MWC) IN 6.485S 147.408E, DEPTH 69 KM AT 051223Z APR 97.
2. USGS EVENT USP0007ZZS. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp0007zzs

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