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M6.2 earthquake - 183 km W of Neiafu, Tonga

15308 d ago · 17 Nov 1984, 22:43 UTC 183 km W of Neiafu, Tonga

What happened

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck 183 km W of Neiafu, Tonga on 17 Nov 1984, 22:43 UTC at a depth of 33 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

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  1. First reported by USGS

    16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC

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