| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.178, -177.085 |
| UTC time | 2021-03-05 00:19:39.321 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 5, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Friday, March 5, 2021 at 00:19 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 1087.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.085 and latitude -29.178.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2021-03-05
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