| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -33.346, -179.311 |
| UTC time | 2009-09-22 19:17:11.710 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Kermadec Islands on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 19:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tauranga, about 633.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.311 and latitude -33.346.
| Location | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Country | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2009-09-22
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Tauranga | 633.3 km |
| Gisborne | 638.3 km |
| Whangarei | 641.1 km |
| Auckland | 665.6 km |
| Manukau | 666.3 km |
| Rotorua | 667.5 km |
| Papatoetoe | 667.5 km |
| Hamilton | 695.2 km |
| Napier City | 763.1 km |
| Hastings | 780.0 km |
| New Plymouth | 869.9 km |
| Whanganui | 889.2 km |
Nearby earthquakes
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M 4.6
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