QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/iscgem894401
USGS iscgem894401
7 Jun 1951, 23:59
Kermadec Islands region
A magnitude 6.3 mw earthquake at 15 km depth.
Published location
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-28.375000, -176.008000
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Event ID
iscgem894401
Coordinates
-28.375, -176.008
Network
iscgem
Significance
605