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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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
August 14, 1955 at 4:43 PM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 5:35 PM