M7.3 earthquake - Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
2680 d ago · 15 Jun 2019, 22:55 UTC Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
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 7.3 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on 15 Jun 2019, 22:55 UTC at a depth of 46 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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