M 7.0 - Kermadec Islands region

March 16, 2023 at 00:56:00 UTC

Depth: 10.00 km (Shallow)

M 7.0

Major

Green

PAGER Alert

Yes

Tsunami

6

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude7.0 mww
Depth10.00 km (Shallow)
Location-30.1741S, 176.2047W
Community IntensityVIII (Severe)
Mercalli IntensityIV (Light)
Felt Reports (DYFI)6 people
Alert Level (PAGER)Green — No fatalities or damage expected
Tsunami WarningYes
Significance759 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 7 mean?

A magnitude 7 earthquake is classified as "Major". Major earthquakes can cause serious damage over large areas.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.00 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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