| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.428, -177.166 |
| UTC time | 2012-01-28 17:45:30.740 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 28, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 17:45 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 1062.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.166 and latitude -29.428.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-01-28
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