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170 km nw of pangai, tonga

USGS-USP000JW97

issued: 2012-11-30 11:20Z
status: cancelled 2012-12-03 11:20Z
self-cancels: 2012-12-03 11:20Z
authority: USGS NEIC
sea: South Pacific Ocean
position: -18.824, -175.595
source: usgs · first seen 2026-09-03 15:13Z

Original warning text

170 KM NW OF PANGAI, TONGA.
1. EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.7 (MWB) IN 18.824S 175.595W, DEPTH 200 KM AT 301120Z NOV 12.
2. USGS EVENT USP000JW97. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000jw97

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