Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.2
ID: iscgem889826
Location
Kermadec Islands region
Date & Time
Aug 14, 1955
4:43 PM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-31.4060, -179.2840
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
Kermadec Islands region
Coordinates: -31.4060°, -179.2840° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- August 14, 1955 at 4:43 PM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 5:35 PM
- Timeline
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