| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 209.6 km |
| Coordinates | -28.316, -177.979 |
| UTC time | 1985-05-17 17:25:18.110 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 17, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, May 17, 1985 at 17:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1098.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.979 and latitude -28.316.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-05-17
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