| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 30.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.009, -176.370 |
| UTC time | 1961-05-05 13:43:20.860 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 5, 1961 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, May 5, 1961 at 13:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1220.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.370 and latitude -28.009.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1961-05-05
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