| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 383.1 km |
| Coordinates | -31.319, 179.839 |
| UTC time | 2000-05-08 21:35:42.850 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 8, 2000 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, May 8, 2000 at 21:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 709.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 179.839 and latitude -31.319.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2000-05-08
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 709.1 km |
| Auckland | 772.9 km |
| Papatoetoe | 779.2 km |
| Manukau | 779.2 km |
| Tauranga | 784.6 km |
| Rotorua | 827.1 km |
| Hamilton | 831.8 km |
| Gisborne | 833.4 km |
| Napier City | 947.7 km |
| Hastings | 964.7 km |
| New Plymouth | 1008.4 km |
| Whanganui | 1051.9 km |
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The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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