| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 30.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.322, -176.523 |
| UTC time | 1961-08-07 12:22:25.390 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 7, 1961 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, August 7, 1961 at 12:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1193.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.523 and latitude -28.322.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1961-08-07
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