Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.3
ID: iscgem901458
Location
139 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga
Country:
Tonga
Date & Time
Jul 2, 1940
7:08 PM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-15.3550, -174.9430
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
139 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga
Coordinates: -15.3550°, -174.9430° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- July 2, 1940 at 7:08 PM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 7:35 PM
- Timeline
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