| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.076, -175.969 |
| UTC time | 2022-03-12 18:19:50.038 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 12, 2022 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 18:19 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1149.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -175.969 and latitude -27.076.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2022-03-12
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