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172 km sw of padang, indonesia

USGS-USP0008NWZ

issued
1998-05-29 02:55Z
status
cancelled 1998-06-01 02:55Z
self-cancels
1998-06-01 02:55Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
Indian Ocean
position
-2.231, 99.477
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

172 KM SW OF PADANG, INDONESIA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.5 (MWC) IN 2.231S 099.477E, DEPTH 33 KM AT 290255Z MAY 98.
2. USGS EVENT USP0008NWZ. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp0008nwz

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  1. 172 km sw of padang, indonesia this message1998-05-29 → 1998-06-01
  2. 159 km ssw of padang, indonesia1998-05-29 → 1998-06-01

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