Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.2
ID: iscgem888005
Location
east of the North Island of New Zealand
Date & Time
Feb 24, 1956
9:18 AM Z
Depth
25.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-35.3470, -179.5640
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
east of the North Island of New Zealand
Coordinates: -35.3470°, -179.5640° • Depth: 25.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- February 24, 1956 at 9:18 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 5:22 PM
- Timeline
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