Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.2

ID: iscgem858819

Location

90 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Mar 23, 1965

11:54 PM Z

Depth

25.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-15.3820, -173.1940

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

90 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga

Coordinates: -15.3820°, -173.1940° Depth: 25.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
March 23, 1965 at 11:54 PM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 11:43 PM