Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.2
ID: iscgem903284
Location
south of Tonga
Date & Time
Oct 1, 1937
7:16 PM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-24.2990, -175.2260
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
south of Tonga
Coordinates: -24.2990°, -175.2260° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- October 1, 1937 at 7:16 PM
- Last Updated
- April 25, 2022 at 9:17 PM
- Timeline
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