| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 46.7 km |
| Coordinates | -27.997, -177.361 |
| UTC time | 2017-12-02 17:49:04.440 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 2, 2017 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 17:49 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1164.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.361 and latitude -27.997.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2017-12-02
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