| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.131, -177.391 |
| UTC time | 1990-10-16 23:38:44.160 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, October 16, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Tuesday, October 16, 1990 at 23:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 1069.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.391 and latitude -29.131.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1990-10-16
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