| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -31.071, -178.397 |
| UTC time | 1990-09-07 11:34:35.530 |
Earthquake details
Friday, September 7, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, September 7, 1990 at 11:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 852.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.397 and latitude -31.071.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1990-09-07
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 852.1 km |
| Tauranga | 889.4 km |
| Auckland | 900.8 km |
| Manukau | 904.6 km |
| Papatoetoe | 905.2 km |
| Gisborne | 905.6 km |
| Rotorua | 926.9 km |
| Hamilton | 945.5 km |
| Napier City | 1029.4 km |
| Hastings | 1046.4 km |
| New Plymouth | 1122.3 km |
| Whanganui | 1150.7 km |
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