Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.5
ID: usp00018a9
Location
79 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga
Country:
Tonga
Date & Time
Jun 18, 1980
10:49 AM Z
Depth
43.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-15.2680, -173.5700
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
79 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga
Coordinates: -15.2680°, -173.5700° • Depth: 43.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- ms
- Recorded On
- June 18, 1980 at 10:49 AM
- Last Updated
- April 28, 2022 at 1:35 AM
- Timeline
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