Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.1
ID: iscgem793800
Location
67 km SE of Neiafu, Tonga
Country:
Tonga
Date & Time
Jul 16, 1970
9:17 PM Z
Depth
20.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-19.0060, -173.4590
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
67 km SE of Neiafu, Tonga
Coordinates: -19.0060°, -173.4590° • Depth: 20.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- July 16, 1970 at 9:17 PM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 9:35 PM
- Timeline
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