QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/usb000kesk
USGS usb000kesk
16 Oct 2013, 15:59
258 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
A magnitude 5 mb earthquake at 18.5 km depth.
Published location
Where is 258 km SSW of ‘Ohonua, Tonga?
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-23.570400, -175.674000
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Event ID
usb000kesk
Coordinates
-23.5704, -175.674
Network
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Significance
385