| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.992, -176.862 |
| UTC time | 1959-09-16 10:07:54.580 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, September 16, 1959 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Wednesday, September 16, 1959 at 10:07 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1117.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.862 and latitude -28.992.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1959-09-16
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