Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.2

ID: iscgem909767

Location

146 km E of Hihifo, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Mar 16, 1926

5:37 PM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-15.9290, -172.4240

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

146 km E of Hihifo, Tonga

Coordinates: -15.9290°, -172.4240° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
March 16, 1926 at 5:37 PM
Last Updated
April 25, 2022 at 11:14 PM