| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.202, -176.626 |
| UTC time | 2002-09-23 22:07:45.240 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 23, 2002 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, September 23, 2002 at 22:07 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1129.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.626 and latitude -27.202.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2002-09-23
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