Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 7.0
ID: iscgem887807
Location
south of Tonga
Date & Time
Jan 10, 1956
8:52 AM Z
Depth
35.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-26.4300, -175.2410
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
south of Tonga
Coordinates: -26.4300°, -175.2410° • Depth: 35.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- January 10, 1956 at 8:52 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 5:21 PM
- Timeline
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