Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.3

ID: iscgem897678

Location

182 km W of Pangai, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Dec 16, 1948

7:18 AM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-19.6840, -176.0930

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

182 km W of Pangai, Tonga

Coordinates: -19.6840°, -176.0930° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
December 16, 1948 at 7:18 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 6:45 PM