| Magnitude | 6.8 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.572, -176.778 |
| UTC time | 1959-09-15 05:59:48.110 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, September 15, 1959 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, September 15, 1959 at 05:59 UTC with a magnitude of 6.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1155.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.778 and latitude -28.572.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1959-09-15
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