Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.4
ID: usp0000vd1
Location
194 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga
Country:
Tonga
Date & Time
Jul 2, 1978
4:01 AM Z
Depth
25.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-15.3280, -175.4890
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
194 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga
Coordinates: -15.3280°, -175.4890° • Depth: 25.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- ms
- Recorded On
- July 2, 1978 at 4:01 AM
- Last Updated
- April 27, 2022 at 3:31 PM
- Timeline
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