Magnitude 6.1 - TONGA REGION

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2012 November 17 05:12:56 UTC

Earthquake Details

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Magnitude6.1
Date-Time
Location18.311°S, 172.374°W
Depth9.8 km (6.1 miles)
RegionTONGA REGION
Distances174 km (108 miles) ENE of Neiafu, Tonga
430 km (267 miles) NE of Nuku`alofa, Tonga
473 km (293 miles) SSW of Tafuna, American Samoa
480 km (298 miles) SSW of Pago Pago, American Samoa
Location Uncertaintyhorizontal +/- 14.6 km (9.1 miles); depth +/- 2.7 km (1.7 miles)
ParametersNST=479, Nph=491, Dmin=490.9 km, Rmss=0.62 sec, Gp= 32°,
M-type=regional moment magnitude (Mw), Version=A
Source
  • Magnitude: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
    Location: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
Event IDusc000du43
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