Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.6
ID: iscgem897417
Location
124 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga
Country:
Tonga
Date & Time
Jun 29, 1948
10:28 AM Z
Depth
35.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-15.3820, -172.7970
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
124 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga
Coordinates: -15.3820°, -172.7970° • Depth: 35.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- June 29, 1948 at 10:28 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 6:43 PM
- Timeline
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