Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.1
ID: iscgem894707
Location
213 km SE of Hihifo, Tonga
Country:
Tonga
Date & Time
Sep 17, 1951
11:57 AM Z
Depth
10.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-17.3820, -172.4440
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
213 km SE of Hihifo, Tonga
Coordinates: -17.3820°, -172.4440° • Depth: 10.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- September 17, 1951 at 11:57 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 6:17 PM
- Timeline
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