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66 km ese of neiafu, tonga

USGS-USP0008PDE

issued
1998-06-05 23:38Z
status
cancelled 1998-06-08 23:38Z
self-cancels
1998-06-08 23:38Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Pacific Ocean
position
-18.799, -173.373
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

66 KM ESE OF NEIAFU, TONGA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.5 (MWC) IN 18.799S 173.373W, DEPTH 33 KM AT 052338Z JUN 98.
2. USGS EVENT USP0008PDE. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp0008pde

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  1. 66 km ese of neiafu, tonga this message1998-06-05 → 1998-06-08
  2. 75 km ese of neiafu, tonga1998-06-09 → 1998-06-12

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