Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.2
ID: iscgem791005
Location
south of the Kermadec Islands
Date & Time
Oct 11, 1970
5:38 AM Z
Depth
25.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-32.0490, -177.8980
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
south of the Kermadec Islands
Coordinates: -32.0490°, -177.8980° • Depth: 25.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- October 11, 1970 at 5:38 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 9:30 PM
- Timeline
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