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39 km sse of la libertad, el salvador

USGS-USP000JQC7

issued: 2012-08-15 23:45Z
status: cancelled 2012-08-18 23:45Z
self-cancels: 2012-08-18 23:45Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: North Pacific Ocean
position: 13.148, -89.215
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

39 KM SSE OF LA LIBERTAD, EL SALVADOR.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.5 (MWB) IN 13.148N 089.215W, DEPTH 56 KM AT 152345Z AUG 12.
2. USGS EVENT USP000JQC7. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000jqc7

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