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80 km ne of kolonga, tonga

USGS-USP0008AT9

issued
1997-11-17 00:18Z
status
cancelled 1997-11-20 00:18Z
self-cancels
1997-11-20 00:18Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Pacific Ocean
position
-20.654, -174.490
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

80 KM NE OF KOLONGA, TONGA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.6 (MWC) IN 20.654S 174.490W, DEPTH 33 KM AT 170018Z NOV 97.
2. USGS EVENT USP0008AT9. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp0008at9

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Timeline · 2 messages since 1997-11-17 · closed 1997-11-20

  1. 80 km ne of kolonga, tonga this message1997-11-17 → 1997-11-20
  2. 84 km ene of kolonga, tonga1997-11-17 → 1997-11-20

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