Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.8

ID: usp0000fk9

Location

Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

Country: New Zealand flag New Zealand

Date & Time

Mar 24, 1976

4:46 AM Z

Depth

33.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-29.8870, -177.8730

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

Coordinates: -29.8870°, -177.8730° Depth: 33.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
ms
Recorded On
March 24, 1976 at 4:46 AM
Last Updated
April 27, 2022 at 5:14 PM