Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.3

ID: usp000a25g

Location

196 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Oct 21, 2000

5:25 AM Z

Depth

291.80 km

Intermediate

Coordinates

-17.2860, -175.1760

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

196 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga

Coordinates: -17.2860°, -175.1760° Depth: 291.8 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mwc
Recorded On
October 21, 2000 at 5:25 AM
Last Updated
April 29, 2022 at 7:46 PM