| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.250, -177.125 |
| UTC time | 2002-02-08 18:49:31.950 |
Earthquake details
Friday, February 8, 2002 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, February 8, 2002 at 18:49 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1158.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.125 and latitude -28.250.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2002-02-08
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