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Earthquake Hazards Program

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M 7.4 Scenario Earthquake - Palos Verdes

2017-05-16 14:31:53 (UTC)
33.621°N 118.176°W
8.7 km depth

This event is a scenario (it did not occur) and should only be used for planning purposes.
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