| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 363.8 km |
| Coordinates | -27.806, -178.881 |
| UTC time | 1972-05-11 21:18:27.960 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, May 11, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Thursday, May 11, 1972 at 21:18 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1091.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.881 and latitude -27.806.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-05-11
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