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