| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 32.9 km |
| Coordinates | -27.811, -176.292 |
| UTC time | 1966-09-17 20:17:26.910 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 17, 1966 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, September 17, 1966 at 20:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1204.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.292 and latitude -27.811.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1966-09-17
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