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15 km ssw of iwaki, japan

USGS-USP0008JSU

issued
1998-04-09 08:45Z
status
cancelled 1998-04-12 08:45Z
self-cancels
1998-04-12 08:45Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
North Pacific Ocean
position
36.920, 140.824
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

15 KM SSW OF IWAKI, JAPAN.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.5 (MWC) IN 36.920N 140.824E, DEPTH 111 KM AT 090845Z APR 98.
2. USGS EVENT USP0008JSU. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp0008jsu

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