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Earthquake magnitude 5.7 (mwc) in 8.069N 038.026W, depth 10 km at 170403Z dec 99

Central Mid-atlantic Ridge · USGS-USP0009JXX

issued
1999-12-17 04:03Z
status
cancelled 1999-12-20 04:03Z
self-cancels
1999-12-20 04:03Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
North Atlantic Ocean
position
8.069, -38.026
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

CENTRAL MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.7 (MWC) IN 8.069N 038.026W, DEPTH 10 KM AT 170403Z DEC 99.
2. USGS EVENT USP0009JXX. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp0009jxx

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  1. Earthquake magnitude 5.5 (mwc) in 7.982N 037.968W, depth 10 km at 170400Z dec 991999-12-17 → 1999-12-20
  2. Earthquake magnitude 5.7 (mwc) in 8.069N 038.026W, depth 10 km at 170403Z dec 99 this message1999-12-17 → 1999-12-20

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