| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.378, -176.107 |
| UTC time | 1917-05-02 14:10:34.530 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, May 2, 1917 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Wednesday, May 2, 1917 at 14:10 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1217.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.107 and latitude -28.378.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1917-05-02
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