| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.180, -176.434 |
| UTC time | 2005-12-31 09:29:27.350 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 31, 2005 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, December 31, 2005 at 09:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1136.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.434 and latitude -27.180.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2005-12-31
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