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159 km ssw of padang, indonesia

USGS-USP0008NX5

issued: 1998-05-29 04:47Z
status: cancelled 1998-06-01 04:47Z
self-cancels: 1998-06-01 04:47Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: Indian Ocean
position: -2.191, 99.633
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

159 KM SSW OF PADANG, INDONESIA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.5 (MWC) IN 2.191S 099.633E, DEPTH 33 KM AT 290447Z MAY 98.
2. USGS EVENT USP0008NX5. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp0008nx5

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