Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.7

ID: usp0007n46

Location

104 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Aug 5, 1996

2:08 AM Z

Depth

41.20 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-15.2670, -173.1260

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

104 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga

Coordinates: -15.2670°, -173.1260° Depth: 41.2 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mwc
Recorded On
August 5, 1996 at 2:08 AM
Last Updated
April 29, 2022 at 8:27 PM