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Earthquake magnitude 6.2 (mwb) in 24.121S 175.173W, depth 9 km at 021047Z nov 09

South of Tonga · USGS-USP000H3NU

issued: 2009-11-02 10:47Z
status: cancelled 2009-11-05 10:47Z
self-cancels: 2009-11-05 10:47Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: South Pacific Ocean
position: -24.121, -175.173
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

SOUTH OF TONGA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 6.2 (MWB) IN 24.121S 175.173W, DEPTH 9 KM AT 021047Z NOV 09.
2. USGS EVENT USP000H3NU. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000h3nu

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