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Earthquake magnitude 5.9 (mwc) in 48.981S 123.398E, depth 10 km at 130845Z dec 08

Western Indian-antarctic Ridge · USGS-USP000GQGT

issued
2008-12-13 08:45Z
status
cancelled 2008-12-16 08:45Z
self-cancels
2008-12-16 08:45Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
Indian Ocean
position
-48.981, 123.398
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

WESTERN INDIAN-ANTARCTIC RIDGE.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.9 (MWC) IN 48.981S 123.398E, DEPTH 10 KM AT 130845Z DEC 08.
2. USGS EVENT USP000GQGT. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000gqgt

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