Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.5
ID: iscgemsup888026
Location
92 km N of Hihifo, Tonga
Country:
Tonga
Date & Time
Mar 3, 1956
12:05 AM Z
Depth
35.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-15.1310, -173.6430
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
92 km N of Hihifo, Tonga
Coordinates: -15.1310°, -173.6430° • Depth: 35.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- March 3, 1956 at 12:05 AM
- Last Updated
- May 9, 2022 at 7:55 PM
- Timeline
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