Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.1
ID: iscgem876109
Location
141 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga
Country:
Tonga
Date & Time
Feb 13, 1961
6:45 AM Z
Depth
25.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-15.4320, -174.9960
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
141 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga
Coordinates: -15.4320°, -174.9960° • Depth: 25.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- February 13, 1961 at 6:45 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 4:16 PM
- Timeline
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