Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.5

ID: iscgem898073

Location

south of the Kermadec Islands

Date & Time

Oct 14, 1947

1:41 AM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-33.1210, -177.7540

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

south of the Kermadec Islands

Coordinates: -33.1210°, -177.7540° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
October 14, 1947 at 1:41 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 6:52 PM