Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.1
ID: iscgem883745
Location
98 km N of Hihifo, Tonga
Country:
Tonga
Date & Time
Jan 27, 1958
7:44 AM Z
Depth
35.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-15.0650, -173.7740
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
98 km N of Hihifo, Tonga
Coordinates: -15.0650°, -173.7740° • Depth: 35.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- January 27, 1958 at 7:44 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 4:54 PM
- Timeline
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