| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 221.3 km |
| Coordinates | -30.008, -178.621 |
| UTC time | 2022-05-02 12:34:25.511 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 2, 2022 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Monday, May 2, 2022 at 12:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 916.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.621 and latitude -30.008.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2022-05-02
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 916.6 km |
| Auckland | 978.0 km |
| Tauranga | 980.8 km |
| Manukau | 983.6 km |
| Papatoetoe | 983.7 km |
| Gisborne | 1011.0 km |
| Rotorua | 1021.0 km |
| Hamilton | 1032.1 km |
| Napier City | 1131.7 km |
| Hastings | 1148.8 km |
| New Plymouth | 1209.2 km |
| Whanganui | 1245.8 km |
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