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95 km sw of vaini, tonga

USGS-USP0008RVD

issued: 1998-07-19 15:58Z
status: cancelled 1998-07-22 15:58Z
self-cancels: 1998-07-22 15:58Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: South Pacific Ocean
position: -21.836, -175.792
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

95 KM SW OF VAINI, TONGA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 6.0 (MWC) IN 21.836S 175.792W, DEPTH 72 KM AT 191558Z JUL 98.
2. USGS EVENT USP0008RVD. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp0008rvd

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