Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.3

ID: iscgem900148

Location

Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

Country: New Zealand flag New Zealand

Date & Time

Dec 27, 1943

3:55 AM Z

Depth

35.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-30.3970, -178.0200

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

Coordinates: -30.3970°, -178.0200° Depth: 35.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
December 27, 1943 at 3:55 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 7:16 PM