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Earthquake magnitude 5.6 (mwc) in 5.259S 068.554E, depth 10 km at 051256Z apr 09

Chagos Archipelago Region · USGS-USP000GVSW

issued
2009-04-05 12:56Z
status
cancelled 2009-04-08 12:56Z
self-cancels
2009-04-08 12:56Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
Indian Ocean
position
-5.259, 68.554
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

CHAGOS ARCHIPELAGO REGION.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.6 (MWC) IN 5.259S 068.554E, DEPTH 10 KM AT 051256Z APR 09.
2. USGS EVENT USP000GVSW. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000gvsw

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