Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.4

ID: iscgem906616

Location

off the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand

Date & Time

Feb 8, 1931

1:43 AM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-39.7090, 177.3160

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

off the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand

Coordinates: -39.7090°, 177.3160° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
February 8, 1931 at 1:43 AM
Last Updated
April 25, 2022 at 10:13 PM