Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.1
ID: iscgem883519
Location
Kermadec Islands region
Date & Time
Dec 21, 1959
11:14 AM Z
Depth
35.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-27.5710, -176.2440
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
Kermadec Islands region
Coordinates: -27.5710°, -176.2440° • Depth: 35.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- December 21, 1959 at 11:14 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 4:51 PM
- Timeline
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