QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/iscgem875773
USGS iscgem875773
8 Dec 1962, 18:18
84 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga
A magnitude 6.2 mw earthquake at 39.4 km depth.
Published location
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-15.316000, -173.365000
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Event ID
iscgem875773
Coordinates
-15.316, -173.365
Network
iscgem
Significance
597