| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 34.6 km |
| Coordinates | -27.320, -176.715 |
| UTC time | 1994-12-17 21:07:57.910 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 17, 1994 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, December 17, 1994 at 21:07 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1137.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.715 and latitude -27.320.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1994-12-17
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