Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.1
ID: iscgem891677
Location
Kermadec Islands region
Date & Time
May 13, 1953
11:53 AM Z
Depth
20.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-28.1160, -176.2780
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
Kermadec Islands region
Coordinates: -28.1160°, -176.2780° • Depth: 20.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- May 13, 1953 at 11:53 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 5:50 PM
- Timeline
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