| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 34.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.628, -177.281 |
| UTC time | 2016-01-01 15:02:16.740 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 1, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, January 1, 2016 at 15:02 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1117.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.281 and latitude -28.628.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-01-01
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