Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.1
ID: iscgem874157
Location
236 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga
Country:
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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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- January 28, 1962 at 5:40 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 4:07 PM
- Timeline
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