| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 183.6 km |
| Coordinates | -28.171, -178.369 |
| UTC time | 1997-04-12 09:21:56.490 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, April 12, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, April 12, 1997 at 09:21 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1087.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.369 and latitude -28.171.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1997-04-12
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