| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 56.2 km |
| Coordinates | -28.975, -177.529 |
| UTC time | 1989-11-21 03:10:23.620 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, November 21, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, November 21, 1989 at 03:10 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1072.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.529 and latitude -28.975.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-11-21
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