| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 74.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.895, -177.654 |
| UTC time | 1997-09-20 18:11:01.310 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 20, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, September 20, 1997 at 18:11 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1071.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.654 and latitude -28.895.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-09-20
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