| Magnitude | 7.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 30.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.866, -175.568 |
| UTC time | 1961-03-07 10:10:40.140 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, March 7, 1961 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, March 7, 1961 at 10:10 UTC with a magnitude of 7.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1218.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -175.568 and latitude -28.866.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1961-03-07
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