Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.2

ID: usp0000pux

Location

96 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Jul 24, 1977

6:22 AM Z

Depth

33.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-15.3390, -173.1520

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

96 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga

Coordinates: -15.3390°, -173.1520° Depth: 33.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
ms
Recorded On
July 24, 1977 at 6:22 AM
Last Updated
April 27, 2022 at 4:20 PM