| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.028, -176.753 |
| UTC time | 1951-10-05 11:37:30.290 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 5, 1951 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, October 5, 1951 at 11:37 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1121.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.753 and latitude -29.028.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1951-10-05
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