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280 km ne of gisborne, new zealand

USGS-USP000B0HM

issued
2002-03-17 22:13Z
status
cancelled 2002-03-20 22:13Z
self-cancels
2002-03-20 22:13Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Pacific Ocean
position
-36.873, -179.744
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

280 KM NE OF GISBORNE, NEW ZEALAND.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.5 (MWC) IN 36.873S 179.744W, DEPTH 35 KM AT 172213Z MAR 02.
2. USGS EVENT USP000B0HM. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000b0hm

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  1. 281 km ne of gisborne, new zealand2002-03-17 → 2002-03-20
  2. 280 km ne of gisborne, new zealand this message2002-03-17 → 2002-03-20

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