Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.3
ID: iscgem889022
Location
Kermadec Islands region
Date & Time
Dec 20, 1956
11:00 AM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-27.2610, -175.8130
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
Kermadec Islands region
Coordinates: -27.2610°, -175.8130° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- December 20, 1956 at 11:00 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 5:30 PM
- Timeline
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