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M 5.1 earthquake - 91 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga
Reported by USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past Day
USGS reports a magnitude 5.1 earthquake 91 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga, at a depth of 10 km. The reported USGS tsunami flag is 0.
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- Affected location: Hihifo, Tonga
- Magnitude 5.1
- Depth 10 km
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- Confidence
- 6/10
- Geographic reach
- 1/10
- Global importance
- 3/10
- Impact magnitude
- 4/10
- Urgency
- 3/10
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- USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past DayM 5.1 earthquake - 91 km ENE of Hihifo, TongaU.S. Geological Survey Usage terms
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