| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 476.0 km |
| Coordinates | -31.515, 179.518 |
| UTC time | 1973-01-06 07:58:14.600 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 6, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, January 6, 1973 at 07:58 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 672.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 179.518 and latitude -31.515.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-01-06
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 672.2 km |
| Auckland | 737.5 km |
| Papatoetoe | 743.9 km |
| Manukau | 744.0 km |
| Tauranga | 752.3 km |
| Rotorua | 795.5 km |
| Hamilton | 798.1 km |
| Gisborne | 806.5 km |
| Napier City | 918.8 km |
| Hastings | 935.8 km |
| New Plymouth | 974.5 km |
| Whanganui | 1020.0 km |
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