| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 16.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.438, -177.062 |
| UTC time | 2006-04-01 13:43:31.600 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, April 1, 2006 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Saturday, April 1, 2006 at 13:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 1068.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.062 and latitude -29.438.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2006-04-01
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