| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.003, -176.402 |
| UTC time | 2009-02-24 18:28:12.790 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 18:28 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1120.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.402 and latitude -27.003.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2009-02-24
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