Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.2
ID: iscgem898019
Location
145 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga
Country:
Tonga
Date & Time
Sep 4, 1947
12:30 AM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-15.0250, -172.8330
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
145 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga
Coordinates: -15.0250°, -172.8330° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- September 4, 1947 at 12:30 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 6:50 PM
- Timeline
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