Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.0
ID: iscgem793243
Location
96 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga
Country:
Tonga
Date & Time
Aug 27, 1970
4:22 PM Z
Depth
10.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-15.2230, -173.2980
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
96 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga
Coordinates: -15.2230°, -173.2980° • Depth: 10.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- August 27, 1970 at 4:22 PM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 9:33 PM
- Timeline
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