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8 km s of hastings, new zealand

USGS-USP000GFG5

issued: 2008-08-25 11:25Z
status: cancelled 2008-08-28 11:25Z
self-cancels: 2008-08-28 11:25Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: South Pacific Ocean
position: -39.715, 176.851
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

8 KM S OF HASTINGS, NEW ZEALAND.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.5 (MWC) IN 39.715S 176.851E, DEPTH 32 KM AT 251125Z AUG 08.
2. USGS EVENT USP000GFG5. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000gfg5

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