Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.1

ID: iscgem856141

Location

23 km ENE of Opotiki, New Zealand

Country: New Zealand flag New Zealand

Date & Time

Jun 15, 1965

9:20 AM Z

Depth

70.00 km

Intermediate

Coordinates

-37.9230, 177.5340

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

23 km ENE of Opotiki, New Zealand

Coordinates: -37.9230°, 177.5340° Depth: 70.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
June 15, 1965 at 9:20 AM
Last Updated
May 9, 2022 at 10:49 PM