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30 km nnw of vallenar, chile

USGS-USP0008RSV

issued: 1998-07-18 09:57Z
status: cancelled 1998-07-21 09:57Z
self-cancels: 1998-07-21 09:57Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: South Pacific Ocean
position: -28.307, -70.841
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

30 KM NNW OF VALLENAR, CHILE.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.5 (MWC) IN 28.307S 070.841W, DEPTH 47 KM AT 180957Z JUL 98.
2. USGS EVENT USP0008RSV. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp0008rsv

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