| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.348, -176.261 |
| UTC time | 2016-08-14 04:09:47.980 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 14, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at 04:09 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1161.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.261 and latitude -27.348.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-08-14
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