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99 km nw of neiafu, tonga

USGS-USP000B3Y1

issued
2002-05-08 05:26Z
status
cancelled 2002-05-11 05:26Z
self-cancels
2002-05-11 05:26Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Pacific Ocean
position
-17.948, -174.573
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

99 KM NW OF NEIAFU, TONGA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 6.2 (MWC) IN 17.948S 174.573W, DEPTH 131 KM AT 080526Z MAY 02.
2. USGS EVENT USP000B3Y1. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000b3y1

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