Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.1
ID: usp00037ke
Location
south of the Kermadec Islands
Date & Time
Aug 16, 1987
9:38 PM Z
Depth
73.50 km
Intermediate
Coordinates
-34.9630, 179.6540
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
south of the Kermadec Islands
Coordinates: -34.9630°, 179.6540° • Depth: 73.5 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- August 16, 1987 at 9:38 PM
- Last Updated
- April 27, 2022 at 9:38 PM
- Timeline
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