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142 km e of luwuk, indonesia

USGS-USP000898B

issued: 1997-10-18 02:40Z
status: cancelled 1997-10-21 02:40Z
self-cancels: 1997-10-21 02:40Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: Molukka Sea
position: -0.895, 124.066
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

142 KM E OF LUWUK, INDONESIA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.5 (MWC) IN 0.895S 124.066E, DEPTH 36 KM AT 180240Z OCT 97.
2. USGS EVENT USP000898B. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000898b

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