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Earthquake magnitude 5.9 (mwc) in 3.269N 093.821E, depth 22 km at 202228Z apr 12

Off the West Coast of Northern Sumatra · USGS-USP000JJAG

issued: 2012-04-20 22:28Z
status: cancelled 2012-04-23 22:28Z
self-cancels: 2012-04-23 22:28Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: Indian Ocean
position: 3.269, 93.821
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

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OFF THE WEST COAST OF NORTHERN SUMATRA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.9 (MWC) IN 3.269N 093.821E, DEPTH 22 KM AT 202228Z APR 12.
2. USGS EVENT USP000JJAG. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000jjag

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