| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.414, -178.165 |
| UTC time | 2021-03-06 07:17:53.299 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 6, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 07:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1078.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.165 and latitude -28.414.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2021-03-06
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