Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.6

ID: usp0000sx3

Location

Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

Country: New Zealand flag New Zealand

Date & Time

Feb 11, 1978

12:05 AM Z

Depth

33.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-30.4140, -177.1190

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

Coordinates: -30.4140°, -177.1190° Depth: 33.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
ms
Recorded On
February 11, 1978 at 12:05 AM
Last Updated
April 27, 2022 at 3:55 PM