| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 55.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.693, -177.185 |
| UTC time | 1966-08-26 00:51:52.980 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 26, 1966 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, August 26, 1966 at 00:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1154.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.185 and latitude -27.693.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1966-08-26
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