Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.3
ID: iscgem888278
Location
90 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga
Country:
Tonga
Date & Time
May 22, 1956
3:01 AM Z
Depth
45.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-15.3260, -173.2630
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
90 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga
Coordinates: -15.3260°, -173.2630° • Depth: 45.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- May 22, 1956 at 3:01 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 5:24 PM
- Timeline
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