QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/usp0005swx
USGS usp0005swx
16 May 1993, 22:44
89 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga
A magnitude 6.6 mw earthquake at 21.3 km depth.
Published location
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-15.286000, -173.332000
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Event ID
usp0005swx
Coordinates
-15.286, -173.332
Network
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Significance
670