Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.2
ID: iscgem884241
Location
168 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga
Country:
Tonga
Date & Time
Apr 21, 1958
8:14 PM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-15.1560, -175.1310
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
168 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga
Coordinates: -15.1560°, -175.1310° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- April 21, 1958 at 8:14 PM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 4:56 PM
- Timeline
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