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23 km sse of izalco, el salvador

USGS-USP00086N0

issued: 1997-08-24 00:59Z
status: cancelled 1997-08-27 00:59Z
self-cancels: 1997-08-27 00:59Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: North Pacific Ocean
position: 13.549, -89.589
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

23 KM SSE OF IZALCO, EL SALVADOR.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.6 (MWC) IN 13.549N 089.589W, DEPTH 139 KM AT 240059Z AUG 97.
2. USGS EVENT USP00086N0. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp00086n0

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