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Earthquake magnitude 6.0 (mwb) in 24.522S 175.879W, depth 10 km at 161658Z apr 04

South of Tonga · USGS-USP000CSP0

issued: 2004-04-16 16:58Z
status: cancelled 2004-04-19 16:58Z
self-cancels: 2004-04-19 16:58Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: South Pacific Ocean
position: -24.522, -175.879
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

SOUTH OF TONGA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 6.0 (MWB) IN 24.522S 175.879W, DEPTH 10 KM AT 161658Z APR 04.
2. USGS EVENT USP000CSP0. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000csp0

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Earthquake magnitude 5.5 (mwc) in 24.469S 176.011W, depth 10 km at 100454Z apr 042004-04-10 → 2004-04-13
Earthquake magnitude 5.7 (mwc) in 24.672S 176.173W, depth 15 km at 101606Z apr 042004-04-10 → 2004-04-13
Earthquake magnitude 6.0 (mwb) in 24.522S 175.879W, depth 10 km at 161658Z apr 04 this message2004-04-16 → 2004-04-19

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