Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.3

ID: iscgem906884

Location

62 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Jul 20, 1931

8:30 AM Z

Depth

35.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-15.5640, -173.3690

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

62 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga

Coordinates: -15.5640°, -173.3690° Depth: 35.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
July 20, 1931 at 8:30 AM
Last Updated
April 25, 2022 at 10:19 PM