| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 30.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.849, -175.656 |
| UTC time | 1961-03-12 23:21:37.670 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, March 12, 1961 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Sunday, March 12, 1961 at 23:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1213.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -175.656 and latitude -28.849.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1961-03-12
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