Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.3
ID: iscgem895954
Location
6 km E of Neiafu, Tonga
Country:
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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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- October 21, 1950 at 4:12 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 6:31 PM
- Timeline
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