| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -33.719, -178.862 |
| UTC time | 1992-06-26 03:18:52.240 |
Earthquake details
Friday, June 26, 1992 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Kermadec Islands on Friday, June 26, 1992 at 03:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Gisborne, about 617.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.862 and latitude -33.719.
| Location | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Country | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1992-06-26
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Gisborne | 617.1 km |
| Tauranga | 629.9 km |
| Rotorua | 660.5 km |
| Whangarei | 662.3 km |
| Manukau | 674.8 km |
| Auckland | 675.7 km |
| Papatoetoe | 676.4 km |
| Hamilton | 695.8 km |
| Napier City | 745.2 km |
| Hastings | 761.8 km |
| New Plymouth | 867.8 km |
| Whanganui | 878.6 km |
Nearby earthquakes
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M 4.6
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M 4.6
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M 4.7
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