Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.0

ID: usp0001rju

Location

south of Tonga

Date & Time

Dec 20, 1982

1:30 AM Z

Depth

33.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-24.0380, -175.4670

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

south of Tonga

Coordinates: -24.0380°, -175.4670° Depth: 33.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
ms
Recorded On
December 20, 1982 at 1:30 AM
Last Updated
April 28, 2022 at 12:18 AM