| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 146.3 km |
| Coordinates | -33.684, 179.394 |
| UTC time | 2008-05-17 02:23:15.630 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 17, 2008 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Kermadec Islands on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 02:23 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 516.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 179.394 and latitude -33.684.
| Location | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Country | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2008-05-17
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 516.8 km |
| Tauranga | 532.5 km |
| Auckland | 548.7 km |
| Manukau | 551.0 km |
| Papatoetoe | 551.9 km |
| Gisborne | 567.1 km |
| Rotorua | 571.3 km |
| Hamilton | 588.3 km |
| Napier City | 683.5 km |
| Hastings | 700.6 km |
| New Plymouth | 764.9 km |
| Whanganui | 795.9 km |
Nearby earthquakes
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M 4.3
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