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Earthquake magnitude 5.5 (mwc) in 2.119S 134.192E, depth 33 km at 250043Z oct 99

Near the North Coast of Papua, Indonesia · USGS-USP0009GJC

issued: 1999-10-25 00:43Z
status: cancelled 1999-10-28 00:43Z
self-cancels: 1999-10-28 00:43Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: South Pacific Ocean
position: -2.119, 134.192
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

NEAR THE NORTH COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.5 (MWC) IN 2.119S 134.192E, DEPTH 33 KM AT 250043Z OCT 99.
2. USGS EVENT USP0009GJC. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp0009gjc

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