| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 400.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.121, -179.265 |
| UTC time | 2018-10-07 17:42:21.590 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, October 7, 2018 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 17:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1040.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.265 and latitude -28.121.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2018-10-07
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