Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.3

ID: iscgem895954

Location

6 km E of Neiafu, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Oct 21, 1950

4:12 AM Z

Depth

45.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-18.6410, -173.9280

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

6 km E of Neiafu, Tonga

Coordinates: -18.6410°, -173.9280° Depth: 45.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
October 21, 1950 at 4:12 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 6:31 PM