| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 38.5 km |
| Coordinates | -28.636, -177.271 |
| UTC time | 2021-01-06 06:20:35.947 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 06:20 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1117.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.271 and latitude -28.636.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 2021-01-06
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