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M7.4 earthquake - south of the Kermadec Islands

Name: M7.4 earthquake - south of the Kermadec Islands
Start: 2020-06-18T12:49:53.844+00:00
Location: south of the Kermadec Islands

2311 d ago · 18 Jun 2020, 12:49 UTC south of the Kermadec Islands

A tsunami flag was raised for this event. This does not mean a tsunami occurred. Always follow official tsunami warning centres and local authorities.

What happened

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck south of the Kermadec Islands on 18 Jun 2020, 12:49 UTC at a depth of 10 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Major. Can cause serious damage over large areas. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

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First reported by USGS
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