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115 km ne of gisborne, new zealand

USGS-USP000BQHC

issued: 2003-02-12 11:43Z
status: cancelled 2003-02-15 11:43Z
self-cancels: 2003-02-15 11:43Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: South Pacific Ocean
position: -37.848, 178.841
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

115 KM NE OF GISBORNE, NEW ZEALAND.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.5 (MWC) IN 37.848S 178.841E, DEPTH 59 KM AT 121143Z FEB 03.
2. USGS EVENT USP000BQHC. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000bqhc

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