Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.3
ID: iscgem898363
Location
97 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga
Country:
Tonga
Date & Time
Apr 23, 1946
10:40 AM Z
Depth
35.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-15.2170, -173.3010
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
97 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga
Coordinates: -15.2170°, -173.3010° • Depth: 35.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- April 23, 1946 at 10:40 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 6:55 PM
- Timeline
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