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Earthquake magnitude 5.9 (mwc) in 24.115N 122.646E, depth 43 km at 221349Z feb 99

Taiwan Region · USGS-USP000937R

issued: 1999-02-22 13:49Z
status: cancelled 1999-02-25 13:49Z
self-cancels: 1999-02-25 13:49Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: Philippine Sea
position: 24.115, 122.646
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

TAIWAN REGION.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.9 (MWC) IN 24.115N 122.646E, DEPTH 43 KM AT 221349Z FEB 99.
2. USGS EVENT USP000937R. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000937r

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