| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 487.5 km |
| Coordinates | -31.744, 179.222 |
| UTC time | 2016-06-21 07:51:44.070 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 07:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 634.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 179.222 and latitude -31.744.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-06-21
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 634.3 km |
| Auckland | 700.5 km |
| Papatoetoe | 707.1 km |
| Manukau | 707.3 km |
| Tauranga | 717.9 km |
| Rotorua | 761.7 km |
| Hamilton | 762.4 km |
| Gisborne | 777.0 km |
| Napier City | 887.4 km |
| Hastings | 904.4 km |
| New Plymouth | 938.6 km |
| Whanganui | 985.9 km |
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