Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.0
ID: iscgem796097
Location
115 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga
Country:
Tonga
Date & Time
May 29, 1970
5:14 AM Z
Depth
10.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-14.9780, -173.4270
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
115 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga
Coordinates: -14.9780°, -173.4270° • Depth: 10.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- May 29, 1970 at 5:14 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 9:41 PM
- Timeline
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