QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/usp0001vup
USGS usp0001vup
1 Jun 1983, 11:58
109 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga
A magnitude 6.1 ms earthquake at 33 km depth.
Published location
Where is 109 km ENE of Hihifo, Tonga?
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-15.694000, -172.812000
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Event ID
usp0001vup
Coordinates
-15.694, -172.812
Network
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Significance
572