| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 50.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.237, -176.843 |
| UTC time | 1997-02-14 17:36:29.520 |
Earthquake details
Friday, February 14, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, February 14, 1997 at 17:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1178.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.843 and latitude -28.237.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-02-14
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