| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.5 km |
| Coordinates | -29.231, -176.185 |
| UTC time | 2012-02-23 18:26:23.460 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, February 23, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 18:26 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1147.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.185 and latitude -29.231.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-02-23
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