Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.0

ID: iscgem886716

Location

110 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag 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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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
June 17, 1957 at 6:16 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 5:13 PM