Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.8
ID: iscgem882910
Location
Kermadec Islands region
Date & Time
Sep 15, 1959
5:59 AM Z
Depth
35.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-28.5720, -176.7780
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
Kermadec Islands region
Coordinates: -28.5720°, -176.7780° • Depth: 35.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- September 15, 1959 at 5:59 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 4:48 PM
- Timeline
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