Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.2

ID: iscgem902126

Location

44 km W of Pangai, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Aug 23, 1939

4:36 AM Z

Depth

35.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-19.7380, -174.7690

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

44 km W of Pangai, Tonga

Coordinates: -19.7380°, -174.7690° Depth: 35.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
August 23, 1939 at 4:36 AM
Last Updated
April 25, 2022 at 8:49 PM