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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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
January 20, 1948 at 9:44 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 6:39 PM