| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.455, -178.867 |
| UTC time | 1990-06-01 16:49:35.730 |
Earthquake details
Friday, June 1, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Friday, June 1, 1990 at 16:49 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 946.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.867 and latitude -29.455.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1990-06-01
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 946.0 km |
| Auckland | 1014.2 km |
| Papatoetoe | 1020.7 km |
| Manukau | 1020.8 km |
| Tauranga | 1025.1 km |
| Gisborne | 1063.6 km |
| Rotorua | 1066.7 km |
| Hamilton | 1073.4 km |
| Napier City | 1182.2 km |
| Hastings | 1199.3 km |
| New Plymouth | 1250.2 km |
| Suva | 1289.6 km |
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