Earthquake
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Issued by USGS
📍 South Sandwich Islands region 🕑 1 d ago
M4.9 earthquake - South Sandwich Islands region
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SeverityNot supplied
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UrgencyNot supplied
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CertaintyObserved
EventEarthquake M4.9
Response typeNot supplied
CategoryGeo
Affected areaSouth Sandwich Islands region
Issuing authorityU.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
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EffectiveNot supplied
OnsetNot supplied
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📋 Official instructions
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Alert identifierus7000tx9y
Message typeAlert
SenderNot supplied
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and county government.
- In an emergency call 999 / 112 (police) or 922 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
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- M4.9 earthquake - South Sandwich Islands region
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