| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.6 km |
| Coordinates | -27.339, -176.319 |
| UTC time | 2008-08-05 23:05:27.930 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 23:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1157.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.319 and latitude -27.339.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2008-08-05
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