Earthquake
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Issued by USGS
📍 91 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga 🕑 1 h ago
M5.1 earthquake - 91 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga
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CertaintyObserved
EventEarthquake M5.1
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CategoryGeo
Affected area91 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga
Issuing authorityU.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
ContactNot supplied
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Alert identifierus7000twus
Message typeAlert
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ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
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🛡 Safety advice
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- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
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- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
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- M5.1 earthquake - 91 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga
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