| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 37.5 km |
| Coordinates | -29.386, -176.862 |
| UTC time | 1993-12-12 14:19:21.770 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, December 12, 1993 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Sunday, December 12, 1993 at 14:19 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1086.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.862 and latitude -29.386.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1993-12-12
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