Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.2

ID: iscgem907195

Location

133 km E of Hihifo, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Jan 14, 1930

10:01 PM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-15.8460, -172.5500

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

133 km E of Hihifo, Tonga

Coordinates: -15.8460°, -172.5500° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
January 14, 1930 at 10:01 PM
Last Updated
April 25, 2022 at 10:24 PM