Moderate Earthquake

Magnitude 5.2

ID: usp000bmjt

Location

98 km N of Hihifo, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Dec 28, 2002

7:44 AM Z

Depth

37.80 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-15.0650, -173.8570

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Moderate Earthquakes

Can cause minor damage to buildings

Location Map

98 km N of Hihifo, Tonga

Coordinates: -15.0650°, -173.8570° Depth: 37.8 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mwc
Recorded On
December 28, 2002 at 7:44 AM
Last Updated
November 10, 2016 at 12:18 AM