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74 km n of opotiki, new zealand

USGS-USP0009D8N

issued: 1999-08-18 01:16Z
status: cancelled 1999-08-21 01:16Z
self-cancels: 1999-08-21 01:16Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: South Pacific Ocean
position: -37.341, 177.333
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

74 KM N OF OPOTIKI, NEW ZEALAND.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.7 (MWC) IN 37.341S 177.333E, DEPTH 155 KM AT 180116Z AUG 99.
2. USGS EVENT USP0009D8N. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp0009d8n

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