Earthquake details

Friday, February 23, 2001 Earthquake

The earthquake hit New Zealand on Friday, February 23, 2001 at 23:52 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.263 and latitude -30.715.

Magnitude 5.5
Alert Strong
Depth 59.9 km
Coordinates -30.715, -178.263
UTC time 2001-02-23 23:52:24.140
Location Kermadec Islands
Country New Zealand (NE)
Severity Strong

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