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14 km sw of aitape, papua new guinea

USGS-USP000B0UN

issued: 2002-03-22 09:10Z
status: cancelled 2002-03-25 09:10Z
self-cancels: 2002-03-25 09:10Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: Bismarck Sea
position: -3.214, 142.246
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

14 KM SW OF AITAPE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.5 (MWC) IN 3.214S 142.246E, DEPTH 33 KM AT 220910Z MAR 02.
2. USGS EVENT USP000B0UN. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000b0un

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