Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.2

ID: iscgem875773

Location

84 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag 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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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
December 8, 1962 at 6:18 PM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 4:14 PM