Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.2
ID: usp00004r3
Location
103 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga
Country:
Tonga
Date & Time
Dec 30, 1973
4:21 PM Z
Depth
33.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-15.3170, -173.0840
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
103 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga
Coordinates: -15.3170°, -173.0840° • Depth: 33.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- ms
- Recorded On
- December 30, 1973 at 4:21 PM
- Last Updated
- April 27, 2022 at 6:34 PM
- Timeline
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