Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.2

ID: iscgem896104

Location

94 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Nov 24, 1950

1:03 PM Z

Depth

35.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-15.6570, -172.9670

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

94 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga

Coordinates: -15.6570°, -172.9670° Depth: 35.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
November 24, 1950 at 1:03 PM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 6:32 PM