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44 km ssw of sechura, peru

USGS-USP000869C

issued: 1997-08-15 22:53Z
status: cancelled 1997-08-18 22:53Z
self-cancels: 1997-08-18 22:53Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: South Pacific Ocean
position: -5.899, -81.030
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

44 KM SSW OF SECHURA, PERU.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.7 (MWC) IN 5.899S 081.030W, DEPTH 33 KM AT 152253Z AUG 97.
2. USGS EVENT USP000869C. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000869c

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