Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.2

ID: iscgem894248

Location

95 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Apr 10, 1951

10:55 AM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-15.3980, -173.1110

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

95 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga

Coordinates: -15.3980°, -173.1110° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
April 10, 1951 at 10:55 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 6:14 PM