Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.4

ID: usp00015a6

Location

Tonga region

Date & Time

Feb 3, 1980

11:58 AM Z

Depth

33.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-17.6490, -171.1840

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

Tonga region

Coordinates: -17.6490°, -171.1840° Depth: 33.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
ms
Recorded On
February 3, 1980 at 11:58 AM
Last Updated
April 28, 2022 at 1:43 AM