Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.1

ID: usp0008ypt

Location

119 km WSW of Hihifo, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Nov 24, 1998

11:54 PM Z

Depth

223.20 km

Intermediate

Coordinates

-16.5150, -174.7510

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

119 km WSW of Hihifo, Tonga

Coordinates: -16.5150°, -174.7510° Depth: 223.2 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mwb
Recorded On
November 24, 1998 at 11:54 PM
Last Updated
April 29, 2022 at 5:56 PM