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Earthquake magnitude 5.5 (mwb) in 55.879S 027.909W, depth 117 km at 201738Z sep 03

South Sandwich Islands Region · USGS-USP000C844

issued
2003-09-20 17:38Z
status
cancelled 2003-09-23 17:38Z
self-cancels
2003-09-23 17:38Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Atlantic Ocean
position
-55.879, -27.909
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.5 (MWB) IN 55.879S 027.909W, DEPTH 117 KM AT 201738Z SEP 03.
2. USGS EVENT USP000C844. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000c844

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