| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 82.0 km |
| Coordinates | -40.525, 174.023 |
| UTC time | 1984-01-03 22:55:39.240 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 3, 1984 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Tuesday, January 3, 1984 at 22:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Paraparaumu (New Zealand - NZ), about 94.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 174.023 and latitude -40.525.
| Location | Porirua |
| Country | New Zealand (NZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1984-01-03
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Paraparaumu | 94.5 km |
| Porirua | 97.1 km |
| Nelson | 103.7 km |
| Wellington | 105.8 km |
| Lower Hutt | 107.6 km |
| Whanganui | 109.3 km |
| Upper Hutt | 110.2 km |
| Blenheim | 110.5 km |
| Palmerston North | 135.9 km |
| Masterton | 146.1 km |
| New Plymouth | 162.4 km |
| Hastings | 260.2 km |
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