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9 km ese of christchurch, new zealand

USGS-USP000J33B

issued: 2011-06-13 02:20Z
status: cancelled 2011-06-16 02:20Z
self-cancels: 2011-06-16 02:20Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: South Pacific Ocean
position: -43.564, 172.743
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

9 KM ESE OF CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.9 (MWW) IN 43.564S 172.743E, DEPTH 6 KM AT 130220Z JUN 11.
2. USGS EVENT USP000J33B. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000j33b

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