| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.832, -176.620 |
| UTC time | 1989-02-24 16:42:34.320 |
Earthquake details
Friday, February 24, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, February 24, 1989 at 16:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1192.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.620 and latitude -27.832.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-02-24
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