| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.080, -177.628 |
| UTC time | 1990-01-14 21:10:30.230 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 14, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Sunday, January 14, 1990 at 21:10 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 1057.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.628 and latitude -29.080.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1990-01-14
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