| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 20.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.314, -176.106 |
| UTC time | 1961-05-16 17:27:33.010 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 16, 1961 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, May 16, 1961 at 17:27 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1222.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.106 and latitude -28.314.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1961-05-16
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