Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.8

ID: usp0002ajv

Location

150 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand

Country: New Zealand flag New Zealand

Date & Time

Dec 30, 1984

9:36 PM Z

Depth

39.30 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-36.6630, 177.5120

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

150 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand

Coordinates: -36.6630°, 177.5120° Depth: 39.3 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
December 30, 1984 at 9:36 PM
Last Updated
April 27, 2022 at 11:05 PM