| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 510.0 km |
| Coordinates | -31.471, 179.115 |
| UTC time | 1974-02-16 05:39:57.400 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, February 16, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, February 16, 1974 at 05:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 649.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 179.115 and latitude -31.471.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-02-16
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 649.6 km |
| Auckland | 720.2 km |
| Papatoetoe | 727.3 km |
| Manukau | 727.6 km |
| Tauranga | 742.6 km |
| Hamilton | 785.3 km |
| Rotorua | 787.1 km |
| Gisborne | 805.9 km |
| Napier City | 914.9 km |
| Hastings | 931.9 km |
| New Plymouth | 960.9 km |
| Whanganui | 1010.8 km |
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