| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 41.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.092, -176.779 |
| UTC time | 1997-09-25 23:26:53.350 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, September 25, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Thursday, September 25, 1997 at 23:26 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1111.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.779 and latitude -27.092.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-09-25
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