| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 59.2 km |
| Coordinates | -34.479, -178.394 |
| UTC time | 1989-03-17 19:33:08.600 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 17, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Kermadec Islands on Friday, March 17, 1989 at 19:33 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Gisborne, about 565.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.394 and latitude -34.479.
| Location | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Country | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1989-03-17
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Gisborne | 565.2 km |
| Tauranga | 605.6 km |
| Rotorua | 630.1 km |
| Manukau | 668.9 km |
| Papatoetoe | 671.1 km |
| Auckland | 672.5 km |
| Hamilton | 676.8 km |
| Whangarei | 677.5 km |
| Napier City | 696.7 km |
| Hastings | 712.8 km |
| Whanganui | 840.1 km |
| Palmerston North | 841.5 km |
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