| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.640, -176.080 |
| UTC time | 1959-12-21 10:20:41.130 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 21, 1959 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, December 21, 1959 at 10:20 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1198.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.080 and latitude -27.640.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1959-12-21
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