| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.354, -177.104 |
| UTC time | 2002-03-09 14:09:08.740 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 9, 2002 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Saturday, March 9, 2002 at 14:09 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 1072.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.104 and latitude -29.354.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2002-03-09
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