| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 1.3 km |
| Coordinates | -27.121, -176.135 |
| UTC time | 2009-02-27 19:08:32.420 |
Earthquake details
Friday, February 27, 2009 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, February 27, 2009 at 19:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1145.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.135 and latitude -27.121.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2009-02-27
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