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Earthquake magnitude 6.1 (mwc) in 58.739S 024.714W, depth 35 km at 281557Z apr 08

South Sandwich Islands Region · USGS-USP000G51J

issued
2008-04-28 15:57Z
status
cancelled 2008-05-01 15:57Z
self-cancels
2008-05-01 15:57Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Atlantic Ocean
position
-58.739, -24.714
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 6.1 (MWC) IN 58.739S 024.714W, DEPTH 35 KM AT 281557Z APR 08.
2. USGS EVENT USP000G51J. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000g51j

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