Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.1

ID: iscgem894472

Location

5 km S of Tatakamotonga, Tonga

Country: Tonga flag Tonga

Date & Time

Jul 2, 1951

9:46 PM Z

Depth

35.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-21.2320, -175.1220

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

5 km S of Tatakamotonga, Tonga

Coordinates: -21.2320°, -175.1220° Depth: 35.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
July 2, 1951 at 9:46 PM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 6:15 PM