Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.2
ID: iscgem875773
Location
84 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga
Country:
Tonga
Date & Time
Dec 8, 1962
6:18 PM Z
Depth
39.40 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-15.3160, -173.3650
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
84 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga
Coordinates: -15.3160°, -173.3650° • Depth: 39.4 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- December 8, 1962 at 6:18 PM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 4:14 PM
- Timeline
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