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76 km w of neiafu, tonga

USGS-USP000JJQF

issued: 2012-04-28 10:08Z
status: cancelled 2012-05-01 10:08Z
self-cancels: 2012-05-01 10:08Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: South Pacific Ocean
position: -18.685, -174.705
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

76 KM W OF NEIAFU, TONGA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 6.6 (MWW) IN 18.685S 174.705W, DEPTH 135 KM AT 281008Z APR 12.
2. USGS EVENT USP000JJQF. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000jjqf

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