Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.4
ID: iscgem901495
Location
111 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga
Country:
Tonga
Date & Time
Jul 20, 1940
1:53 AM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-15.6660, -172.7950
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
111 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga
Coordinates: -15.6660°, -172.7950° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- July 20, 1940 at 1:53 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 7:36 PM
- Timeline
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