| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 158.7 km |
| Coordinates | -38.699, 175.803 |
| UTC time | 1999-10-25 20:31:42.310 |
Earthquake details
Monday, October 25, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Monday, October 25, 1999 at 20:31 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Rotorua (New Zealand - NZ), about 73.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 175.803 and latitude -38.699.
| Location | Rotorua |
| Country | New Zealand (NZ) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1999-10-25
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Rotorua | 73.3 km |
| Hamilton | 111.6 km |
| Tauranga | 117.2 km |
| Napier City | 130.3 km |
| Hastings | 138.1 km |
| Whanganui | 151.9 km |
| New Plymouth | 154.5 km |
| Palmerston North | 185.2 km |
| Gisborne | 191.4 km |
| Manukau | 206.5 km |
| Papatoetoe | 210.4 km |
| Auckland | 225.4 km |
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