| Magnitude | 6.4 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 30.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.986, -176.638 |
| UTC time | 1962-08-21 21:05:58.960 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 21, 1962 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, August 21, 1962 at 21:05 UTC with a magnitude of 6.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1133.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.638 and latitude -28.986.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1962-08-21
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