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Earthquake Hazards Program

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M 7.0 Scenario Earthquake - Puente Hills (LA)

2017-05-16 14:32:00 (UTC)
34.117°N 118.181°W
10.4 km depth

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