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Earthquake magnitude 6.5 (mwc) in 36.383S 097.703W, depth 10 km at 112216Z may 97

West Chile Rise · USGS-USP000824U

issued
1997-05-11 22:16Z
status
cancelled 1997-05-14 22:16Z
self-cancels
1997-05-14 22:16Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Pacific Ocean
position
-36.383, -97.703
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

WEST CHILE RISE.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 6.5 (MWC) IN 36.383S 097.703W, DEPTH 10 KM AT 112216Z MAY 97.
2. USGS EVENT USP000824U. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000824u

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