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Earthquake magnitude 5.6 (mb) in 53.015S 046.542W, depth 10 km at 201249Z feb 08

South Atlantic Ocean · USGS-USP000FZBR

issued
2008-02-20 12:49Z
status
cancelled 2008-02-23 12:49Z
self-cancels
2008-02-23 12:49Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Atlantic Ocean
position
-53.015, -46.542
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.6 (MB) IN 53.015S 046.542W, DEPTH 10 KM AT 201249Z FEB 08.
2. USGS EVENT USP000FZBR. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000fzbr

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  1. Earthquake magnitude 5.5 (mb) in 52.917S 046.492W, depth 10 km at 201211Z feb 082008-02-20 → 2008-02-23
  2. Earthquake magnitude 5.6 (mb) in 53.015S 046.542W, depth 10 km at 201249Z feb 08 this message2008-02-20 → 2008-02-23

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