Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.4

ID: usp00082w3

Location

96 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

May 27, 1997

8:00 AM Z

Depth

14.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-15.2120, -173.3280

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

96 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga

Coordinates: -15.2120°, -173.3280° Depth: 14.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mwc
Recorded On
May 27, 1997 at 8:00 AM
Last Updated
April 29, 2022 at 4:55 PM