Earthquake details

Tuesday, September 14, 1993 Earthquake

The earthquake hit New Zealand on Tuesday, September 14, 1993 at 12:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.157 and latitude -29.724.

Magnitude 5.4
Alert Strong
Depth 35.4 km
Coordinates -29.724, -177.157
UTC time 1993-09-14 12:17:02.660
Location Kermadec Islands
Country New Zealand (NE)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1993-09-14

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