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68 km s of paracas, peru

USGS-USP0007WZM

issued
1997-02-09 12:32Z
status
cancelled 1997-02-12 12:32Z
self-cancels
1997-02-12 12:32Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Pacific Ocean
position
-14.486, -76.276
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

68 KM S OF PARACAS, PERU.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 6.1 (MWC) IN 14.486S 076.276W, DEPTH 33 KM AT 091232Z FEB 97.
2. USGS EVENT USP0007WZM. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp0007wzm

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