| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 40.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.677, -176.595 |
| UTC time | 2017-05-12 00:46:56.720 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 12, 2017 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, May 12, 2017 at 00:46 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1177.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.595 and latitude -27.677.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2017-05-12
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