| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 429.0 km |
| Coordinates | -31.519, 179.610 |
| UTC time | 1973-07-24 07:55:08.200 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, July 24, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, July 24, 1973 at 07:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 678.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 179.610 and latitude -31.519.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-07-24
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 678.0 km |
| Auckland | 742.1 km |
| Papatoetoe | 748.5 km |
| Manukau | 748.5 km |
| Tauranga | 755.4 km |
| Rotorua | 798.3 km |
| Hamilton | 801.8 km |
| Gisborne | 807.5 km |
| Napier City | 920.5 km |
| Hastings | 937.6 km |
| New Plymouth | 978.3 km |
| Whanganui | 1022.9 km |
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