| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.600, -175.900 |
| UTC time | 1917-05-09 20:28:57.330 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, May 9, 1917 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Wednesday, May 9, 1917 at 20:28 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1214.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -175.900 and latitude -28.600.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1917-05-09
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