| Magnitude | 7.3 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.840, -177.209 |
| UTC time | 1959-09-14 14:09:46.960 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 14, 1959 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, September 14, 1959 at 14:09 UTC with a magnitude of 7.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1105.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.209 and latitude -28.840.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 1959-09-14
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