| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 20.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.561, -176.550 |
| UTC time | 1969-05-16 07:03:19.830 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 16, 1969 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, May 16, 1969 at 07:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1168.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.550 and latitude -27.561.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1969-05-16
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