| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.836, -176.136 |
| UTC time | 1959-09-17 14:36:17.550 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, September 17, 1959 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Thursday, September 17, 1959 at 14:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1180.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.136 and latitude -28.836.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1959-09-17
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