Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.0

ID: usp000510u

Location

226 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Dec 27, 1991

2:32 AM Z

Depth

25.60 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-19.1730, -176.4000

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

226 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga

Coordinates: -19.1730°, -176.4000° Depth: 25.6 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
December 27, 1991 at 2:32 AM
Last Updated
April 28, 2022 at 6:58 PM