| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 103.2 km |
| Coordinates | -27.261, -176.562 |
| UTC time | 1995-01-27 16:24:17.700 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 27, 1995 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, January 27, 1995 at 16:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1138.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.562 and latitude -27.261.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1995-01-27
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