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77 km sw of basco, philippines

USGS-USP0007W22

issued: 1997-01-19 04:33Z
status: cancelled 1997-01-22 04:33Z
self-cancels: 1997-01-22 04:33Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: South China Sea
position: 19.981, 121.419
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

77 KM SW OF BASCO, PHILIPPINES.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.9 (MWC) IN 19.981N 121.419E, DEPTH 33 KM AT 190433Z JAN 97.
2. USGS EVENT USP0007W22. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp0007w22

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