| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.174, -176.697 |
| UTC time | 2011-12-20 23:37:57.250 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 23:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1114.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.697 and latitude -29.174.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-12-20
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