| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 448.7 km |
| Coordinates | -31.163, 179.624 |
| UTC time | 1997-03-21 12:07:17.620 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 21, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, March 21, 1997 at 12:07 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 707.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 179.624 and latitude -31.163.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1997-03-21
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 707.6 km |
| Auckland | 775.5 km |
| Papatoetoe | 782.2 km |
| Manukau | 782.4 km |
| Tauranga | 792.3 km |
| Rotorua | 835.7 km |
| Hamilton | 837.5 km |
| Gisborne | 846.8 km |
| Napier City | 959.2 km |
| Hastings | 976.3 km |
| New Plymouth | 1013.7 km |
| Whanganui | 1060.1 km |
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