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Earthquake magnitude 5.5 (mwc) in 44.750S 117.769E, depth 10 km at 090631Z may 97

South of Australia · USGS-USP00081YZ

issued: 1997-05-09 06:31Z
status: cancelled 1997-05-12 06:31Z
self-cancels: 1997-05-12 06:31Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: Indian Ocean
position: -44.750, 117.769
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

SOUTH OF AUSTRALIA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.5 (MWC) IN 44.750S 117.769E, DEPTH 10 KM AT 090631Z MAY 97.
2. USGS EVENT USP00081YZ. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp00081yz

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