Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.1

ID: iscgem883745

Location

98 km N of Hihifo, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag 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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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
January 27, 1958 at 7:44 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 4:54 PM