Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.1

ID: usp0001y1u

Location

201 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Aug 30, 1983

8:50 AM Z

Depth

38.70 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-16.7080, -172.0820

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

201 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga

Coordinates: -16.7080°, -172.0820° Depth: 38.7 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
August 30, 1983 at 8:50 AM
Last Updated
April 27, 2022 at 11:53 PM