Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.0
ID: iscgem813674
Location
263 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga
Country:
Tonga
Date & Time
Jan 29, 1969
5:44 PM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-17.0480, -171.6040
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
263 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga
Coordinates: -17.0480°, -171.6040° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- January 29, 1969 at 5:44 PM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 10:14 PM
- Timeline
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