Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.2
ID: iscgem824329
Location
103 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga
Country:
Tonga
Date & Time
Apr 26, 1968
12:42 AM Z
Depth
30.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-15.5750, -172.9100
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
103 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga
Coordinates: -15.5750°, -172.9100° • Depth: 30.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- April 26, 1968 at 12:42 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 10:35 PM
- Timeline
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