Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.4

ID: usp0003pjt

Location

82 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Dec 5, 1988

4:05 PM Z

Depth

40.10 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-15.2590, -173.5250

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

82 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga

Coordinates: -15.2590°, -173.5250° Depth: 40.1 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
December 5, 1988 at 4:05 PM
Last Updated
April 28, 2022 at 8:28 PM