| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -31.667, -177.921 |
| UTC time | 1985-05-13 11:36:26.020 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 13, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, May 13, 1985 at 11:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 848.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.921 and latitude -31.667.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-05-13
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 848.4 km |
| Tauranga | 860.9 km |
| Gisborne | 861.3 km |
| Auckland | 885.9 km |
| Manukau | 888.0 km |
| Papatoetoe | 889.0 km |
| Rotorua | 895.5 km |
| Hamilton | 921.5 km |
| Napier City | 988.3 km |
| Hastings | 1005.1 km |
| New Plymouth | 1096.9 km |
| Whanganui | 1116.9 km |
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