Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.6

ID: usp000h121

Location

154 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Aug 30, 2009

2:51 PM Z

Depth

11.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-15.2230, -172.5710

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

154 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga

Coordinates: -15.2230°, -172.5710° Depth: 11.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mwc
Recorded On
August 30, 2009 at 2:51 PM
Last Updated
July 15, 2022 at 4:52 PM