Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.5
ID: iscgem900300
Location
south of the Kermadec Islands
Date & Time
May 27, 1942
6:31 AM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-33.0630, -177.5120
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
south of the Kermadec Islands
Coordinates: -33.0630°, -177.5120° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- May 27, 1942 at 6:31 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 7:18 PM
- Timeline
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