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80 km nnw of la serena, chile

USGS-USP000851M

issued: 1997-07-19 12:22Z
status: cancelled 1997-07-22 12:22Z
self-cancels: 1997-07-22 12:22Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: South Pacific Ocean
position: -29.281, -71.684
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

80 KM NNW OF LA SERENA, CHILE.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.9 (MWC) IN 29.281S 071.684W, DEPTH 26 KM AT 191222Z JUL 97.
2. USGS EVENT USP000851M. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000851m

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