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117 km n of finschhafen, papua new guinea

USGS-USP0008D0R

issued: 1997-12-22 02:05Z
status: cancelled 1997-12-25 02:05Z
self-cancels: 1997-12-25 02:05Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: Solomon Sea
position: -5.495, 147.867
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

117 KM N OF FINSCHHAFEN, PAPUA NEW GUINEA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 7.2 (MWC) IN 5.495S 147.867E, DEPTH 179 KM AT 220205Z DEC 97.
2. USGS EVENT USP0008D0R. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp0008d0r

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