Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.8
ID: iscgem799872
Location
south of the Kermadec Islands
Date & Time
Jan 8, 1970
5:12 PM Z
Depth
199.40 km
Intermediate
Coordinates
-34.8500, 178.7820
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
south of the Kermadec Islands
Coordinates: -34.8500°, 178.7820° • Depth: 199.4 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- January 8, 1970 at 5:12 PM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 9:50 PM
- Timeline
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