Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.6

ID: iscgem912776

Location

151 km S of Hihifo, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

May 2, 1919

2:07 AM Z

Depth

25.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-17.3160, -173.6430

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

151 km S of Hihifo, Tonga

Coordinates: -17.3160°, -173.6430° Depth: 25.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
May 2, 1919 at 2:07 AM
Last Updated
April 25, 2022 at 11:51 PM