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Earthquake magnitude 6.4 (mwb) in 57.071S 024.679W, depth 10 km at 262253Z oct 04

South Sandwich Islands Region · USGS-USP000D754

issued
2004-10-26 22:53Z
status
cancelled 2004-10-29 22:53Z
self-cancels
2004-10-29 22:53Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Atlantic Ocean
position
-57.071, -24.679
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 6.4 (MWB) IN 57.071S 024.679W, DEPTH 10 KM AT 262253Z OCT 04.
2. USGS EVENT USP000D754. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000d754

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  1. Earthquake magnitude 6.0 (mwb) in 57.067S 024.829W, depth 10 km at 262048Z oct 042004-10-26 → 2004-10-29
  2. Earthquake magnitude 6.4 (mwb) in 57.071S 024.679W, depth 10 km at 262253Z oct 04 this message2004-10-26 → 2004-10-29
  3. Earthquake magnitude 5.5 (mwc) in 56.984S 024.638W, depth 10 km at 262325Z oct 042004-10-26 → 2004-10-29

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