Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.2
ID: iscgem815665
Location
174 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga
Country:
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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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- October 6, 1968 at 8:47 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 10:18 PM
- Timeline
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