Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.7
ID: usp0007n46
Location
104 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga
Country:
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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- Magnitude Type
- mwc
- Recorded On
- August 5, 1996 at 2:08 AM
- Last Updated
- April 29, 2022 at 8:27 PM
- Timeline
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