Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.1
ID: iscgem770351
Location
209 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga
Country:
Tonga
Date & Time
Aug 7, 1972
9:24 AM Z
Depth
15.60 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-16.6460, -171.9740
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
209 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga
Coordinates: -16.6460°, -171.9740° • Depth: 15.6 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- August 7, 1972 at 9:24 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 8:44 PM
- Timeline
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