Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.6

ID: usp00018vj

Location

Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

Country: New Zealand flag New Zealand

Date & Time

Jul 14, 1980

4:15 PM Z

Depth

49.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-29.2730, -177.1540

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

Coordinates: -29.2730°, -177.1540° Depth: 49.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
ms
Recorded On
July 14, 1980 at 4:15 PM
Last Updated
April 28, 2022 at 1:32 AM