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129 km nne of hihifo, tonga

USGS-USP000GF0S

issued
2008-08-19 13:37Z
status
cancelled 2008-08-22 13:37Z
self-cancels
2008-08-22 13:37Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Pacific Ocean
position
-14.915, -173.246
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

129 KM NNE OF HIHIFO, TONGA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.7 (MWC) IN 14.915S 173.246W, DEPTH 10 KM AT 191337Z AUG 08.
2. USGS EVENT USP000GF0S. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000gf0s

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  1. 129 km nne of hihifo, tonga this message2008-08-19 → 2008-08-22
  2. 101 km nne of hihifo, tonga2008-08-19 → 2008-08-22

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