| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.458, -176.143 |
| UTC time | 2017-08-18 18:52:24.660 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 18, 2017 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, August 18, 2017 at 18:52 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1133.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.143 and latitude -29.458.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2017-08-18
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