| Magnitude | 6.9 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 211.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.502, -178.797 |
| UTC time | 2023-03-04 06:41:23.113 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 4, 2023 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 06:41 UTC with a magnitude of 6.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 946.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.797 and latitude -29.502.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 2023-03-04
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 946.5 km |
| Auckland | 1013.7 km |
| Papatoetoe | 1020.1 km |
| Manukau | 1020.1 km |
| Tauranga | 1023.3 km |
| Gisborne | 1060.3 km |
| Rotorua | 1064.7 km |
| Hamilton | 1072.1 km |
| Napier City | 1179.3 km |
| Hastings | 1196.4 km |
| New Plymouth | 1249.0 km |
| Whanganui | 1289.6 km |
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