| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 20.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.999, -176.734 |
| UTC time | 1968-09-20 18:29:05.070 |
Earthquake details
Friday, September 20, 1968 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, September 20, 1968 at 18:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1204.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.734 and latitude -27.999.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1968-09-20
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