| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 41.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.518, -176.761 |
| UTC time | 1973-06-20 12:01:56.700 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, June 20, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Wednesday, June 20, 1973 at 12:01 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1161.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.761 and latitude -28.518.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-06-20
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