| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 65.2 km |
| Coordinates | -32.818, -178.425 |
| UTC time | 1990-05-21 20:59:27.510 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 21, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Kermadec Islands on Monday, May 21, 1990 at 20:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Gisborne, about 725.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.425 and latitude -32.818.
| Location | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Country | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1990-05-21
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Gisborne | 725.1 km |
| Tauranga | 731.4 km |
| Whangarei | 741.4 km |
| Rotorua | 764.1 km |
| Auckland | 766.9 km |
| Manukau | 767.5 km |
| Papatoetoe | 768.8 km |
| Hamilton | 794.7 km |
| Napier City | 852.7 km |
| Hastings | 869.4 km |
| New Plymouth | 968.7 km |
| Whanganui | 983.9 km |
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