Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.2

ID: iscgem881779

Location

90 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag 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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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
April 12, 1959 at 8:54 PM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 4:42 PM