Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.9
ID: usp0002k4s
Location
south of the Kermadec Islands
Date & Time
Sep 26, 1985
7:27 AM Z
Depth
51.60 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-34.6930, -178.6560
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
south of the Kermadec Islands
Coordinates: -34.6930°, -178.6560° • Depth: 51.6 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- September 26, 1985 at 7:27 AM
- Last Updated
- April 27, 2022 at 10:38 PM
- Timeline
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