Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.2

ID: usp0004ym4

Location

96 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Oct 30, 1991

10:35 AM Z

Depth

17.80 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-15.3100, -173.1870

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

96 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga

Coordinates: -15.3100°, -173.1870° Depth: 17.8 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mwb
Recorded On
October 30, 1991 at 10:35 AM
Last Updated
April 28, 2022 at 5:24 PM