| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 14.2 km |
| Coordinates | -30.041, -177.851 |
| UTC time | 2023-05-06 16:59:35.172 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 6, 2023 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 16:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 967.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.851 and latitude -30.041.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2023-05-06
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 967.0 km |
| Tauranga | 1014.3 km |
| Auckland | 1021.5 km |
| Manukau | 1025.9 km |
| Papatoetoe | 1026.3 km |
| Gisborne | 1031.3 km |
| Rotorua | 1052.4 km |
| Hamilton | 1069.3 km |
| Napier City | 1155.4 km |
| Hastings | 1172.4 km |
| New Plymouth | 1246.3 km |
| Whanganui | 1276.3 km |
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