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M6.1

Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

Strong
Magnitude
6.1
Depth
0.0 km
Time
2024-02-09 10:57 UTC
Location
-29.9268°, -177.2323°
Tsunami
No
USGS ID
us7000lxyv

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A M6.1 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands, New Zealand at a depth of 10 km. This recent seismic event was recorded and analyzed by the US Geological Survey. This earthquake occurred in a subduction zone, where one plate descends beneath another into the mantle. Subduction zones generate the planet's most powerful earthquakes.

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