Moderate Earthquake

Magnitude 5.5

ID: iscgem785573

Location

1 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Apr 13, 1971

5:57 AM Z

Depth

100.00 km

Intermediate

Coordinates

-15.9580, -173.7850

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Moderate Earthquakes

Can cause minor damage to buildings

Location Map

1 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga

Coordinates: -15.9580°, -173.7850° • Depth: 100.0 km

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
April 13, 1971 at 5:57 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 9:18 PM
Timeline
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