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138 km se of hihifo, tonga

USGS-USP000H2AB

issued
2009-10-03 07:16Z
status
cancelled 2009-10-06 07:16Z
self-cancels
2009-10-06 07:16Z
authority
USGS NEIC
sea
South Pacific Ocean
position
-16.911, -172.965
source
usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

138 KM SE OF HIHIFO, TONGA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.5 (MWC) IN 16.911S 172.965W, DEPTH 10 KM AT 030716Z OCT 09.
2. USGS EVENT USP000H2AB. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000h2ab

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  1. 176 km se of hihifo, tonga2009-10-01 → 2009-10-04
  2. 138 km se of hihifo, tonga this message2009-10-03 → 2009-10-06

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