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M6.3 earthquake - 213 km ENE of Neiafu, Tonga

16741 d ago · 15 Dec 1980, 08:12 UTC 213 km ENE of Neiafu, Tonga

What happened

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck 213 km ENE of Neiafu, Tonga on 15 Dec 1980, 08:12 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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