Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.5

ID: iscgem913853

Location

166 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Oct 11, 1916

6:05 PM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-15.5870, -175.3000

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

166 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga

Coordinates: -15.5870°, -175.3000° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
October 11, 1916 at 6:05 PM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 12:02 AM