Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.4
ID: iscgem897158
Location
south of the Kermadec Islands
Date & Time
Jan 20, 1948
9:44 AM Z
Depth
20.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-33.5660, -178.0310
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
south of the Kermadec Islands
Coordinates: -33.5660°, -178.0310° • Depth: 20.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- January 20, 1948 at 9:44 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 6:39 PM
- Timeline
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