Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.2

ID: iscgem900196

Location

35 km SSW of Pangai, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Feb 13, 1942

6:19 AM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-20.1170, -174.4620

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

35 km SSW of Pangai, Tonga

Coordinates: -20.1170°, -174.4620° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
February 13, 1942 at 6:19 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 7:16 PM