Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.9

ID: iscgem911414

Location

171 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Jun 18, 1923

8:15 AM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-17.9440, -175.4250

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

171 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga

Coordinates: -17.9440°, -175.4250° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
June 18, 1923 at 8:15 AM
Last Updated
April 25, 2022 at 11:36 PM