| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 517.2 km |
| Coordinates | -30.549, 179.051 |
| UTC time | 1985-04-02 01:56:06.920 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, April 2, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, April 2, 1985 at 01:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 725.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 179.051 and latitude -30.549.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-04-02
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 725.7 km |
| Auckland | 805.6 km |
| Papatoetoe | 813.7 km |
| Manukau | 814.3 km |
| Tauranga | 837.7 km |
| Hamilton | 876.7 km |
| Rotorua | 883.2 km |
| Gisborne | 907.2 km |
| Napier City | 1014.4 km |
| Hastings | 1031.4 km |
| New Plymouth | 1050.8 km |
| Whanganui | 1105.8 km |
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