Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.0
ID: iscgem886716
Location
110 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga
Country:
Tonga
Date & Time
Jun 17, 1957
6:16 AM Z
Depth
25.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-15.2250, -173.0860
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
110 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga
Coordinates: -15.2250°, -173.0860° • Depth: 25.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- June 17, 1957 at 6:16 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 5:13 PM
- Timeline
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