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147 km ese of ‘ohonua, tonga

USGS-USP000GKK1

issued
2008-10-19 12:55Z
status
cancelled 2008-10-22 12:55Z
self-cancels
2008-10-22 12:55Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Pacific Ocean
position
-21.972, -173.700
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:08Z

Original warning text

147 KM ESE OF ‘OHONUA, TONGA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.6 (MWC) IN 21.972S 173.700W, DEPTH 35 KM AT 191255Z OCT 08.
2. USGS EVENT USP000GKK1. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000gkk1

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  1. 130 km ese of ‘ohonua, tonga2008-10-19 → 2008-10-22
  2. 147 km ese of ‘ohonua, tonga this message2008-10-19 → 2008-10-22

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