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M 4.1, 35km E of Pine Valley, California Tuesday, October 02, 2012 08:28:14 UTC M 7.3, 9km WNW of San Agustin, Colombia Sunday, September 30, 2012 16:31:35 UTC WaterWatch - Current Streamflow Conditions Landsat (EarthNow!) USGS Calendar
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