| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.613, -176.935 |
| UTC time | 2012-01-07 18:38:08.090 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 7, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 18:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1142.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.935 and latitude -28.613.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-01-07
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