| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 30.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.138, -176.683 |
| UTC time | 1961-05-02 22:44:47.990 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 2, 1961 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, May 2, 1961 at 22:44 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1197.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.683 and latitude -28.138.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1961-05-02
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