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Earthquake magnitude 6.2 (mww) in 57.679S 065.308W, depth 15 km at 141056Z apr 12

Drake Passage · USGS-USP000JHY7

issued: 2012-04-14 10:56Z
status: cancelled 2012-04-17 10:56Z
self-cancels: 2012-04-17 10:56Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: South Atlantic Ocean
position: -57.679, -65.308
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

DRAKE PASSAGE.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 6.2 (MWW) IN 57.679S 065.308W, DEPTH 15 KM AT 141056Z APR 12.
2. USGS EVENT USP000JHY7. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000jhy7

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