Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.2
ID: iscgem881779
Location
90 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga
Country:
Tonga
Date & Time
Apr 12, 1959
8:54 PM Z
Depth
37.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-15.3760, -173.1930
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
90 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga
Coordinates: -15.3760°, -173.1930° • Depth: 37.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- April 12, 1959 at 8:54 PM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 4:42 PM
- Timeline
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