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Earthquake magnitude 6.2 (mwc) in 52.988S 159.837E, depth 10 km at 160935Z jun 98

Macquarie Island Region · USGS-USP0008PZC

issued
1998-06-16 09:35Z
status
cancelled 1998-06-19 09:35Z
self-cancels
1998-06-19 09:35Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Pacific Ocean
position
-52.988, 159.837
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

MACQUARIE ISLAND REGION.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 6.2 (MWC) IN 52.988S 159.837E, DEPTH 10 KM AT 160935Z JUN 98.
2. USGS EVENT USP0008PZC. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp0008pzc

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