| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.228, -176.589 |
| UTC time | 2002-03-16 19:07:01.350 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 16, 2002 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 19:07 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1133.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.589 and latitude -27.228.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2002-03-16
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