| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 103.7 km |
| Coordinates | -31.464, -177.525 |
| UTC time | 1989-08-01 12:44:02.880 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 1, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, August 1, 1989 at 12:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 892.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.525 and latitude -31.464.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-08-01
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 892.2 km |
| Gisborne | 897.7 km |
| Tauranga | 901.8 km |
| Auckland | 928.9 km |
| Manukau | 930.8 km |
| Papatoetoe | 931.8 km |
| Rotorua | 935.6 km |
| Hamilton | 963.1 km |
| Napier City | 1025.6 km |
| Hastings | 1042.3 km |
| New Plymouth | 1138.2 km |
| Whanganui | 1156.3 km |
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