| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 25.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.762, -177.271 |
| UTC time | 1959-09-14 22:23:58.910 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 14, 1959 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, September 14, 1959 at 22:23 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1107.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.271 and latitude -28.762.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1959-09-14
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