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Earthquake magnitude 5.9 (mwc) in 0.253S 018.287W, depth 17 km at 272115Z jul 08

Central Mid-atlantic Ridge · USGS-USP000GD9J

issued
2008-07-27 21:15Z
status
cancelled 2008-07-30 21:15Z
self-cancels
2008-07-30 21:15Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Atlantic Ocean
position
-0.253, -18.287
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

CENTRAL MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.9 (MWC) IN 0.253S 018.287W, DEPTH 17 KM AT 272115Z JUL 08.
2. USGS EVENT USP000GD9J. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000gd9j

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