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162 km wnw of tobelo, indonesia

USGS-USP00087N5

issued: 1997-09-17 14:50Z
status: cancelled 1997-09-20 14:50Z
self-cancels: 1997-09-20 14:50Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: Molukka Sea
position: 2.109, 126.597
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

162 KM WNW OF TOBELO, INDONESIA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 6.0 (MWC) IN 2.109N 126.597E, DEPTH 33 KM AT 171450Z SEP 97.
2. USGS EVENT USP00087N5. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp00087n5

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