| Magnitude | 6.6 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 212.1 km |
| Coordinates | -28.266, -178.165 |
| UTC time | 1972-03-07 07:45:24.710 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, March 7, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, March 7, 1972 at 07:45 UTC with a magnitude of 6.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1091.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.165 and latitude -28.266.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1972-03-07
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