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Earthquake magnitude 6.1 (mwb) in 1.364S 123.644E, depth 33 km at 261539Z dec 98

Sulawesi, Indonesia · USGS-USP000907E

issued: 1998-12-26 15:39Z
status: cancelled 1998-12-29 15:39Z
self-cancels: 1998-12-29 15:39Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: Molukka Sea
position: -1.364, 123.644
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

SULAWESI, INDONESIA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 6.1 (MWB) IN 1.364S 123.644E, DEPTH 33 KM AT 261539Z DEC 98.
2. USGS EVENT USP000907E. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000907e

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