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147 km s of hihifo, tonga

USGS-USP0009MPS

issued
2000-01-26 13:26Z
status
cancelled 2000-01-29 13:26Z
self-cancels
2000-01-29 13:26Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Pacific Ocean
position
-17.272, -174.002
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

147 KM S OF HIHIFO, TONGA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 6.3 (MWB) IN 17.272S 174.002W, DEPTH 33 KM AT 261326Z JAN 00.
2. USGS EVENT USP0009MPS. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp0009mps

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  1. 117 km ssw of hihifo, tonga2000-01-08 → 2000-01-11
  2. 147 km s of hihifo, tonga this message2000-01-26 → 2000-01-29

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