| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 11.4 km |
| Coordinates | -28.134, -176.335 |
| UTC time | 2016-08-18 15:25:12.240 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, August 18, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 15:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1221.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.335 and latitude -28.134.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-08-18
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