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127 km ese of neiafu, tonga

USGS-US60008E9X

issued
2020-03-12 12:50Z
status
cancelled 2020-03-15 12:50Z
self-cancels
2020-03-15 12:50Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Pacific Ocean
position
-19.105, -172.871
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

127 KM ESE OF NEIAFU, TONGA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.5 (MWW) IN 19.105S 172.871W, DEPTH 10 KM AT 121250Z MAR 20.
2. USGS EVENT US60008E9X. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us60008e9x

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  1. 117 km ese of neiafu, tonga2020-02-28 → 2020-03-02
  2. 127 km ese of neiafu, tonga this message2020-03-12 → 2020-03-15

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