Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.3
ID: iscgem888840
Location
south of the Kermadec Islands
Date & Time
Oct 28, 1956
3:28 AM Z
Depth
49.90 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-33.1270, -178.9670
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
south of the Kermadec Islands
Coordinates: -33.1270°, -178.9670° • Depth: 49.9 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- October 28, 1956 at 3:28 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 5:28 PM
- Timeline
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