| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.978, -177.026 |
| UTC time | 1998-11-27 13:26:36.080 |
Earthquake details
Friday, November 27, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, November 27, 1998 at 13:26 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1106.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.026 and latitude -28.978.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-11-27
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