| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 227.0 km |
| Coordinates | -30.722, -179.552 |
| UTC time | 1974-05-10 02:03:46.100 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 10, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, May 10, 1974 at 02:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 797.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.552 and latitude -30.722.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-05-10
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 797.3 km |
| Auckland | 860.8 km |
| Manukau | 866.9 km |
| Papatoetoe | 866.9 km |
| Tauranga | 869.4 km |
| Gisborne | 910.7 km |
| Rotorua | 911.1 km |
| Hamilton | 918.1 km |
| Napier City | 1027.8 km |
| Hastings | 1044.9 km |
| New Plymouth | 1095.0 km |
| Whanganui | 1136.0 km |
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