QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/iscgem839215
USGS iscgem839215
1 Jan 1967, 07:05
79 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga
A magnitude 6.5 mw earthquake at 31.9 km depth.
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-15.270000, -173.584000
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Event ID
iscgem839215
Coordinates
-15.27, -173.584
Network
iscgem
Significance
650