Tuesday, September 29, 2009

8.0 magnitude earthquakes hit Samoa Island Regions -180 km (110 miles) ENE of Hihifo, Tonga - September 29, 2009


NOW REMOVED MAP 8.3 2009/09/29 17:48:15 -15.300 -171.000 33.0 SAMOA ISLANDS REGION
MAP 7.9 2009/09/29 17:48:14 -15.554 -172.141 35.0 SAMOA ISLANDS REGION

Earthquake Details

Magnitude7.9
Date-Time
Location15.554°S, 172.141°W
Depth35 km (21.7 miles) set by location program
RegionSAMOA ISLANDS REGION
Distances180 km (110 miles) ENE of Hihifo, Tonga
200 km (125 miles) SSW of APIA, Samoa
700 km (435 miles) NNE of NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga
2685 km (1670 miles) NNE of Auckland, New Zealand