QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/usp0009xvd
USGS usp0009xvd
4 Aug 2000, 03:08
Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
A magnitude 5.1 mwc earthquake at 101.8 km depth.
Published location
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-29.850000, -178.287000
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Event ID
usp0009xvd
Coordinates
-29.85, -178.287
Network
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Significance
400