QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/iscgem793243
USGS iscgem793243
27 Aug 1970, 17:22
101 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga
A magnitude 6 mw earthquake at 10 km depth.
Published location
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-15.230000, -173.218000
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Event ID
iscgem793243
Coordinates
-15.23, -173.218
Network
iscgem
Significance
559