Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.3

ID: usp0009mps

Location

147 km S of Hihifo, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Jan 26, 2000

1:26 PM Z

Depth

33.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-17.2720, -174.0020

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

147 km S of Hihifo, Tonga

Coordinates: -17.2720°, -174.0020° Depth: 33.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mwb
Recorded On
January 26, 2000 at 1:26 PM
Last Updated
April 29, 2022 at 6:30 PM