| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.098, -177.106 |
| UTC time | 2010-12-12 17:50:36.820 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, December 12, 2010 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Sunday, December 12, 2010 at 17:50 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1172.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.106 and latitude -28.098.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2010-12-12
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