| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 32.8 km |
| Coordinates | -30.682, -178.076 |
| UTC time | 2024-01-15 21:56:59.176 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 15, 2024 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Monday, January 15, 2024 at 21:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 903.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.076 and latitude -30.682.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2024-01-15
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 903.4 km |
| Tauranga | 942.4 km |
| Auckland | 953.5 km |
| Gisborne | 956.9 km |
| Manukau | 957.4 km |
| Papatoetoe | 957.9 km |
| Rotorua | 979.8 km |
| Hamilton | 998.6 km |
| Napier City | 1081.3 km |
| Hastings | 1098.2 km |
| New Plymouth | 1175.3 km |
| Whanganui | 1203.4 km |
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