| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.830, -176.628 |
| UTC time | 2008-12-06 06:21:48.180 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 6, 2008 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 06:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1191.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.628 and latitude -27.830.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2008-12-06
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