Quakes

161 km nne of derby, australia

USGS-USP0008612

issued
1997-08-10 09:20Z
status
cancelled 1997-08-13 09:20Z
self-cancels
1997-08-13 09:20Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
Indian Ocean
position
-16.013, 124.329
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

161 KM NNE OF DERBY, AUSTRALIA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 6.3 (MWB) IN 16.013S 124.329E, DEPTH 10 KM AT 100920Z AUG 97.
2. USGS EVENT USP0008612. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp0008612

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