| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.199, -176.276 |
| UTC time | 2015-08-09 17:55:55.600 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 9, 2015 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 17:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1145.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.276 and latitude -27.199.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2015-08-09
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