| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 45.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.136, -176.704 |
| UTC time | 1959-10-19 08:27:28.280 |
Earthquake details
Monday, October 19, 1959 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, October 19, 1959 at 08:27 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1196.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.704 and latitude -28.136.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1959-10-19
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