TSUNAMI of 12 November 1996

A major earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 occurred at 1700 UTC 12 NOV 1996
and was located in the vicinity of Peru (15.0S 75.2W).

The earthquake produced a small tsunami that was observed at the following
locations by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center:


Location           Maximum Height


Arica, Chile        35 cm 
Caldera, Chile      16 cm ??
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