| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 38.1 km |
| Coordinates | -30.658, -178.155 |
| UTC time | 2023-10-29 12:28:18.120 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, October 29, 2023 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 12:28 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 899.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.155 and latitude -30.658.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2023-10-29
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 899.4 km |
| Tauranga | 940.6 km |
| Auckland | 950.4 km |
| Manukau | 954.4 km |
| Papatoetoe | 955.0 km |
| Gisborne | 956.7 km |
| Rotorua | 978.3 km |
| Hamilton | 996.3 km |
| Napier City | 1080.8 km |
| Hastings | 1097.7 km |
| New Plymouth | 1173.1 km |
| Whanganui | 1202.0 km |
Nearby earthquakes
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