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Earthquake magnitude 6.0 (mwb) in 15.676S 173.048W, depth 33 km at 161413Z oct 02

Tonga · USGS-USP000BEP9

issued
2002-10-16 14:13Z
status
cancelled 2002-10-19 14:13Z
self-cancels
2002-10-19 14:13Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Pacific Ocean
position
-15.676, -173.048
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

TONGA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 6.0 (MWB) IN 15.676S 173.048W, DEPTH 33 KM AT 161413Z OCT 02.
2. USGS EVENT USP000BEP9. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000bep9

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