Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.0
ID: iscgem766541
Location
142 km E of Hihifo, Tonga
Country:
Tonga
Date & Time
Dec 22, 1972
4:22 PM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-16.1190, -172.4800
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
142 km E of Hihifo, Tonga
Coordinates: -16.1190°, -172.4800° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- December 22, 1972 at 4:22 PM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 8:32 PM
- Timeline
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