Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.2

ID: usp000axbf

Location

94 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Jan 28, 2002

3:09 PM Z

Depth

33.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-15.3040, -173.2250

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

94 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga

Coordinates: -15.3040°, -173.2250° Depth: 33.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mwc
Recorded On
January 28, 2002 at 3:09 PM
Last Updated
May 2, 2022 at 3:43 PM