Quakes

257 km w of hihifo, tonga

USGS-USP000B9K6

issued
2002-08-09 13:31Z
status
cancelled 2002-08-12 13:31Z
self-cancels
2002-08-12 13:31Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Pacific Ocean
position
-16.309, -176.172
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

257 KM W OF HIHIFO, TONGA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 6.1 (MWC) IN 16.309S 176.172W, DEPTH 364 KM AT 091331Z AUG 02.
2. USGS EVENT USP000B9K6. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000b9k6

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