Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.1
ID: usp000063z
Location
south of Tonga
Date & Time
Apr 27, 1974
7:24 AM Z
Depth
45.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-26.2460, -175.9120
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
south of Tonga
Coordinates: -26.2460°, -175.9120° • Depth: 45.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mb
- Recorded On
- April 27, 1974 at 7:24 AM
- Last Updated
- April 27, 2022 at 6:26 PM
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