Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.5

ID: usp00043wc

Location

118 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Jan 4, 1990

5:32 AM Z

Depth

53.50 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-15.3970, -172.8500

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

118 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga

Coordinates: -15.3970°, -172.8500° Depth: 53.5 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
January 4, 1990 at 5:32 AM
Last Updated
April 28, 2022 at 8:00 PM