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Earthquake magnitude 6.1 (mww) in 11.937N 087.137W, depth 17 km at 061625Z jan 22

Near the Coast of Nicaragua · USGS-US7000G9NB

issued: 2022-01-06 16:25Z
status: cancelled 2022-01-09 16:25Z
self-cancels: 2022-01-09 16:25Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: North Pacific Ocean
position: 11.937, -87.137
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

NEAR THE COAST OF NICARAGUA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 6.1 (MWW) IN 11.937N 087.137W, DEPTH 17 KM AT 061625Z JAN 22.
2. USGS EVENT US7000G9NB. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000g9nb

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