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USGS usb000j2xj
14 Aug 2013, 08:59
64 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga
A magnitude 5 mb earthquake at 67.5 km depth.
Published location
Where is 64 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga?
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-16.497400, -173.569500
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Event ID
usb000j2xj
Coordinates
-16.4974, -173.5695
Network
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Significance
385