| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 30.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.966, -176.238 |
| UTC time | 1961-05-13 14:18:46.860 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 13, 1961 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, May 13, 1961 at 14:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1222.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.238 and latitude -27.966.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1961-05-13
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