| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.512, -176.090 |
| UTC time | 2012-01-09 02:38:03.250 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 9, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, January 9, 2012 at 02:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1133.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.090 and latitude -29.512.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-01-09
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