| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 219.7 km |
| Coordinates | -29.106, -178.322 |
| UTC time | 2019-08-23 00:04:32.620 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 23, 2019 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Friday, August 23, 2019 at 00:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 1010.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.322 and latitude -29.106.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2019-08-23
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