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34 km sw of sechura, peru

USGS-USP000B2XM

issued: 2002-04-21 22:24Z
status: cancelled 2002-04-24 22:24Z
self-cancels: 2002-04-24 22:24Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: South Pacific Ocean
position: -5.784, -81.033
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

34 KM SW OF SECHURA, PERU.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.9 (MWC) IN 5.784S 081.033W, DEPTH 33 KM AT 212224Z APR 02.
2. USGS EVENT USP000B2XM. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000b2xm

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