| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 20.9 km |
| Coordinates | -28.186, -175.849 |
| UTC time | 1950-03-03 10:43:36.560 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 3, 1950 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, March 3, 1950 at 10:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1250.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -175.849 and latitude -28.186.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1950-03-03
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