| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 237.1 km |
| Coordinates | -29.679, -178.474 |
| UTC time | 1999-04-21 11:08:28.560 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, April 21, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Wednesday, April 21, 1999 at 11:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 952.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.474 and latitude -29.679.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-04-21
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 952.9 km |
| Auckland | 1015.8 km |
| Tauranga | 1019.8 km |
| Manukau | 1021.6 km |
| Papatoetoe | 1021.7 km |
| Gisborne | 1050.1 km |
| Rotorua | 1060.1 km |
| Hamilton | 1070.8 km |
| Napier City | 1170.9 km |
| Hastings | 1188.0 km |
| New Plymouth | 1247.8 km |
| Whanganui | 1284.9 km |
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