Location Discrepancy Question

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There is an official USGS location marker about 20 ft from my shake and the coordinates are significantly different from what the configuration map provides. I am currently using the map coordinates but am wondering if this its the best option. The unit is not currently transmitting data.

from configuration map
43.2781
-72.519

from USGS marker
43.1641.30
72.3110.10

I believe this is a 5-10 mile discrepancy. I looked on latlong.net and they give both the Lat Long and GPS coordinates, which differ by a similar amount. The GPS coordinates from latlong.net match the USGS marker.

Looking for advice on what to use.

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Perhaps one is decimal degrees (43.2781), and the other degrees, minutes, seconds (43 1641.30)? Confusing labelling, I agree.

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GM8ARV has the answer. The USGS marker is actually 43 deg 16’ 41.30" which converts to 43.2718 degrees

Apologies for the confusion

Thanks