| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -32.684, -178.418 |
| UTC time | 2023-08-01 20:42:12.508 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Kermadec Islands on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 20:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Gisborne, about 738.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.418 and latitude -32.684.
| Location | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Country | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2023-08-01
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Gisborne | 738.9 km |
| Tauranga | 743.2 km |
| Whangarei | 749.0 km |
| Rotorua | 776.3 km |
| Auckland | 776.6 km |
| Manukau | 777.4 km |
| Papatoetoe | 778.7 km |
| Hamilton | 805.9 km |
| Napier City | 866.2 km |
| Hastings | 882.9 km |
| New Plymouth | 980.2 km |
| Whanganui | 996.6 km |
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