| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.317, -176.421 |
| UTC time | 2015-12-22 13:05:10.790 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 22, 2015 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 13:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1200.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.421 and latitude -28.317.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2015-12-22
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