Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.1

ID: iscgem905580

Location

93 km S of Pangai, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

May 20, 1933

4:38 AM Z

Depth

35.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-20.6490, -174.2210

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

93 km S of Pangai, Tonga

Coordinates: -20.6490°, -174.2210° Depth: 35.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
May 20, 1933 at 4:38 AM
Last Updated
April 25, 2022 at 9:54 PM