| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 532.3 km |
| Coordinates | -30.604, 179.425 |
| UTC time | 1989-12-30 10:57:13.910 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 30, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, December 30, 1989 at 10:57 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 742.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 179.425 and latitude -30.604.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-12-30
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 742.5 km |
| Auckland | 817.9 km |
| Papatoetoe | 825.5 km |
| Manukau | 825.9 km |
| Tauranga | 843.4 km |
| Hamilton | 885.2 km |
| Rotorua | 888.0 km |
| Gisborne | 905.4 km |
| Napier City | 1015.5 km |
| Hastings | 1032.5 km |
| New Plymouth | 1060.5 km |
| Whanganui | 1111.6 km |
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