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M3.5 Earthquake — 10 km NW of Mérida, Venezuela
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Magnitude 3.5 earthquake 10 km NW of Mérida, Venezuela at a depth of 10.0 km, recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Measurements
| Magnitude | M3.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 8.6667, -71.2140 |
| Region | 10 km NW of Mérida, Venezuela |
| Felt Reports | 3 |
| Tsunami Flag | 0 |
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