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Earthquake magnitude 5.6 (mwc) in 59.395S 151.034W, depth 10 km at 310929Z dec 09

Pacific-antarctic Ridge · USGS-USP000H5J3

issued
2009-12-31 09:29Z
status
cancelled 2010-01-03 09:29Z
self-cancels
2010-01-03 09:29Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Pacific Ocean
position
-59.395, -151.034
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

PACIFIC-ANTARCTIC RIDGE.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.6 (MWC) IN 59.395S 151.034W, DEPTH 10 KM AT 310929Z DEC 09.
2. USGS EVENT USP000H5J3. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000h5j3

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  1. Earthquake magnitude 6.0 (mwc) in 59.401S 150.975W, depth 10 km at 310923Z dec 092009-12-31 → 2010-01-03
  2. Earthquake magnitude 5.6 (mwc) in 59.395S 151.034W, depth 10 km at 310929Z dec 09 this message2009-12-31 → 2010-01-03

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