| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.523, -176.132 |
| UTC time | 2017-08-15 05:07:33.200 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 05:07 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1129.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.132 and latitude -29.523.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2017-08-15
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