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53 km ssw of boca chica, panama

USGS-USP0007ZTM

issued: 1997-04-01 15:11Z
status: cancelled 1997-04-04 15:11Z
self-cancels: 1997-04-04 15:11Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: North Pacific Ocean
position: 7.774, -82.401
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

53 KM SSW OF BOCA CHICA, PANAMA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 6.1 (MWC) IN 7.774N 082.401W, DEPTH 33 KM AT 011511Z APR 97.
2. USGS EVENT USP0007ZTM. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp0007ztm

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