| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.344, -176.688 |
| UTC time | 1999-03-02 16:40:08.630 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, March 2, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, March 2, 1999 at 16:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1140.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.688 and latitude -27.344.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-03-02
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