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159 km se of gizo, solomon islands

USGS-USP000H2P8

issued: 2009-10-09 22:49Z
status: cancelled 2009-10-12 22:49Z
self-cancels: 2009-10-12 22:49Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: Solomon Sea
position: -9.027, 157.959
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

159 KM SE OF GIZO, SOLOMON ISLANDS.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.6 (MWB) IN 9.027S 157.959E, DEPTH 10 KM AT 092249Z OCT 09.
2. USGS EVENT USP000H2P8. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000h2p8

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