Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.2
ID: iscgem769237
Location
197 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga
Country:
Tonga
Date & Time
Sep 9, 1972
2:44 AM Z
Depth
35.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-15.4290, -175.5530
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
197 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga
Coordinates: -15.4290°, -175.5530° • Depth: 35.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- September 9, 1972 at 2:44 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 8:41 PM
- Timeline
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