Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.1

ID: usp00049hz

Location

south of the Kermadec Islands

Date & Time

May 20, 1990

9:53 AM Z

Depth

345.60 km

Deep

Coordinates

-32.5000, 179.6240

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

south of the Kermadec Islands

Coordinates: -32.5000°, 179.6240° Depth: 345.6 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
May 20, 1990 at 9:53 AM
Last Updated
April 28, 2022 at 7:49 PM