Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.1

ID: iscgem874157

Location

236 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Jan 28, 1962

5:40 AM Z

Depth

18.10 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-17.1040, -171.9320

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

236 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga

Coordinates: -17.1040°, -171.9320° Depth: 18.1 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
January 28, 1962 at 5:40 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 4:07 PM