Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.0

ID: usp000h1yt

Location

95 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Sep 29, 2009

5:56 PM Z

Depth

10.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-15.3550, -173.1590

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

95 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga

Coordinates: -15.3550°, -173.1590° Depth: 10.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mb
Recorded On
September 29, 2009 at 5:56 PM
Last Updated
May 9, 2022 at 7:12 PM