| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 200.5 km |
| Coordinates | -28.644, -178.324 |
| UTC time | 1992-08-18 20:01:03.630 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 18, 1992 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, August 18, 1992 at 20:01 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1049.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.324 and latitude -28.644.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1992-08-18
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