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TAIWAN

99/09/20 17:47:19 UTC
Epicenter 23.78N 121.09E

Me   7.2                                                             
Broadband Source Parameters:
RADIATED ENERGY                                                      
No. of sta:  6  Focal mech.  M                                      
Energy       1.2±0.4*10**15 Nm 
Comment:  Complex earthquake, with at least one larger event
occurring about 12 seconds after the onset.

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