Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.5

ID: iscgem896718

Location

Kermadec Islands region

Date & Time

Jul 27, 1949

3:11 PM Z

Depth

25.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-28.7050, -176.2000

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

Kermadec Islands region

Coordinates: -28.7050°, -176.2000° Depth: 25.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
July 27, 1949 at 3:11 PM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 6:37 PM