Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.9

ID: usp000etzf

Location

201 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Sep 28, 2006

6:22 AM Z

Depth

28.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-16.5920, -172.0330

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

201 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga

Coordinates: -16.5920°, -172.0330° Depth: 28.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mwc
Recorded On
September 28, 2006 at 6:22 AM
Last Updated
July 14, 2022 at 9:50 AM