| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 23.0 km |
| Coordinates | -31.664, -178.085 |
| UTC time | 1990-01-16 07:36:31.660 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 16, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, January 16, 1990 at 07:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 835.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.085 and latitude -31.664.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1990-01-16
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 835.8 km |
| Tauranga | 851.8 km |
| Gisborne | 855.4 km |
| Auckland | 874.7 km |
| Manukau | 877.1 km |
| Papatoetoe | 878.0 km |
| Rotorua | 886.9 km |
| Hamilton | 911.7 km |
| Napier City | 981.7 km |
| Hastings | 998.5 km |
| New Plymouth | 1087.4 km |
| Whanganui | 1108.9 km |
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