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45 km w of vallenar, chile

USGS-USP0009JFR

issued: 1999-12-04 17:06Z
status: cancelled 1999-12-07 17:06Z
self-cancels: 1999-12-07 17:06Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: South Pacific Ocean
position: -28.500, -71.221
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

45 KM W OF VALLENAR, CHILE.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.7 (MWB) IN 28.500S 071.221W, DEPTH 34 KM AT 041706Z DEC 99.
2. USGS EVENT USP0009JFR. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp0009jfr

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