Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.5

ID: usp0002mhs

Location

east of the North Island of New Zealand

Date & Time

Nov 7, 1985

7:12 PM Z

Depth

44.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-35.2570, -179.3470

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: -35.2570°, -179.3470° Depth: 44.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
November 7, 1985 at 7:12 PM
Last Updated
April 27, 2022 at 10:30 PM