| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 25.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.607, -176.771 |
| UTC time | 1960-08-02 09:30:26.450 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 2, 1960 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, August 2, 1960 at 09:30 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1153.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.771 and latitude -28.607.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1960-08-02
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