| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.813, -176.298 |
| UTC time | 1998-02-28 10:19:23.860 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, February 28, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, February 28, 1998 at 10:19 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1204.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.298 and latitude -27.813.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-02-28
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