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15 km sw of golfito, costa rica

USGS-USP000GUVB

issued: 2009-03-11 21:03Z
status: cancelled 2009-03-14 21:03Z
self-cancels: 2009-03-14 21:03Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: North Pacific Ocean
position: 8.493, -83.206
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

15 KM SW OF GOLFITO, COSTA RICA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.9 (MWC) IN 8.493N 083.206W, DEPTH 17 KM AT 112103Z MAR 09.
2. USGS EVENT USP000GUVB. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000guvb

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