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Earthquake magnitude 5.6 (mwb) in 3.689N 090.144E, depth 33 km at 251600Z may 99

Off the West Coast of Northern Sumatra · USGS-USP00098R9

issued
1999-05-25 16:00Z
status
cancelled 1999-05-28 16:00Z
self-cancels
1999-05-28 16:00Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
Indian Ocean
position
3.689, 90.144
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

OFF THE WEST COAST OF NORTHERN SUMATRA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.6 (MWB) IN 3.689N 090.144E, DEPTH 33 KM AT 251600Z MAY 99.
2. USGS EVENT USP00098R9. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp00098r9

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