Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.1
ID: iscgemsup877466
Location
south of the Kermadec Islands
Date & Time
Oct 2, 1961
7:02 AM Z
Depth
20.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-33.9060, 179.6380
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
south of the Kermadec Islands
Coordinates: -33.9060°, 179.6380° • Depth: 20.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- October 2, 1961 at 7:02 AM
- Last Updated
- May 9, 2022 at 7:27 PM
- Timeline
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