Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.0

ID: usp0003cj3

Location

75 km NNW of Hihifo, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Jan 29, 1988

4:48 PM Z

Depth

106.20 km

Intermediate

Coordinates

-15.3490, -174.1250

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

75 km NNW of Hihifo, Tonga

Coordinates: -15.3490°, -174.1250° Depth: 106.2 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
January 29, 1988 at 4:48 PM
Last Updated
April 28, 2022 at 8:57 PM