e0238c0-s- d n News-usgs-USGS_EARTHQUAK 10/01 123 USGS EARTHQUAKE REPORT Magnitude 7.5 earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO 16.04N, 96.93W depth 47.4km Thu Sep 30 16:31:13 1999 GMT An earthquake has occurred. Following is information provided by the National Earthquake Information Service of the USGS. This information is preliminary and subject to correction. Time: GMT Thu Sep 30 16:31:13 1999 (EDT Thu Sep 30 12:31:13 1999) (PDT Thu Sep 30 09:31:13 1999) Magnitude: 7.5, determined using its surface wave characteristics Epicenter: 16.04N, 96.93W (OAXACA, MEXICO) Precision: A, where A is fine and D is coarse. Depth of focus: 47.4km below sea level at the epicenter. For a map showing this event, please consult the web page EDIS-10-01-99 0923 PDT
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