| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 30.4 km |
| Coordinates | -29.492, -176.317 |
| UTC time | 2011-12-15 07:12:08.120 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, December 15, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 07:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1118.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.317 and latitude -29.492.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-12-15
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