| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.419, -178.112 |
| UTC time | 2021-03-16 12:48:25.383 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 12:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1092.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.112 and latitude -27.419.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2021-03-16
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