Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.2

ID: iscgem815665

Location

174 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Oct 6, 1968

8:47 AM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-15.1190, -175.1740

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

174 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga

Coordinates: -15.1190°, -175.1740° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
October 6, 1968 at 8:47 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 10:18 PM