| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 294.2 km |
| Coordinates | -29.180, -178.962 |
| UTC time | 1984-03-06 00:25:23.290 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, March 6, 1984 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Tuesday, March 6, 1984 at 00:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 963.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.962 and latitude -29.180.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1984-03-06
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