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251 km wsw of riverton, new zealand

USGS-USP0008F0S

issued: 1998-01-26 23:06Z
status: cancelled 1998-01-29 23:06Z
self-cancels: 1998-01-29 23:06Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: Tasman Sea
position: -47.514, 165.185
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

251 KM WSW OF RIVERTON, NEW ZEALAND.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.9 (MWC) IN 47.514S 165.185E, DEPTH 33 KM AT 262306Z JAN 98.
2. USGS EVENT USP0008F0S. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp0008f0s

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