| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.279, -176.232 |
| UTC time | 2002-12-06 22:17:17.620 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 6, 2002 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, December 6, 2002 at 22:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1155.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.232 and latitude -27.279.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2002-12-06
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