| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 31.2 km |
| Coordinates | -29.264, -177.070 |
| UTC time | 2008-03-18 13:52:08.600 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, March 18, 2008 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 13:52 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 1081.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.070 and latitude -29.264.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2008-03-18
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