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Earthquake magnitude 6.2 (mwc) in 56.550S 027.536W, depth 120 km at 120146Z nov 02

South Sandwich Islands Region · USGS-USP000BHG4

issued
2002-11-12 01:46Z
status
cancelled 2002-11-15 01:46Z
self-cancels
2002-11-15 01:46Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Atlantic Ocean
position
-56.550, -27.536
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 6.2 (MWC) IN 56.550S 027.536W, DEPTH 120 KM AT 120146Z NOV 02.
2. USGS EVENT USP000BHG4. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000bhg4

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