| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 440.4 km |
| Coordinates | -31.361, 179.529 |
| UTC time | 1985-04-16 22:05:48.960 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, April 16, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, April 16, 1985 at 22:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 685.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 179.529 and latitude -31.361.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-04-16
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 685.3 km |
| Auckland | 752.1 km |
| Papatoetoe | 758.8 km |
| Manukau | 758.9 km |
| Tauranga | 768.5 km |
| Rotorua | 811.9 km |
| Hamilton | 813.7 km |
| Gisborne | 823.6 km |
| Napier City | 935.7 km |
| Hastings | 952.7 km |
| New Plymouth | 990.0 km |
| Whanganui | 1036.3 km |
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