| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 325.7 km |
| Coordinates | -29.732, -179.181 |
| UTC time | 1985-09-15 07:05:55.550 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, September 15, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Sunday, September 15, 1985 at 07:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 902.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.181 and latitude -29.732.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-09-15
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 902.8 km |
| Auckland | 971.6 km |
| Papatoetoe | 978.2 km |
| Manukau | 978.4 km |
| Tauranga | 984.3 km |
| Gisborne | 1026.2 km |
| Rotorua | 1026.4 km |
| Hamilton | 1031.8 km |
| Napier City | 1143.6 km |
| Hastings | 1160.7 km |
| New Plymouth | 1208.5 km |
| Whanganui | 1251.2 km |
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