| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -32.299, -178.128 |
| UTC time | 2024-03-02 23:14:46.152 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 2, 2024 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Kermadec Islands on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 23:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Gisborne, about 789.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.128 and latitude -32.299.
| Location | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Country | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2024-03-02
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Gisborne | 789.3 km |
| Tauranga | 793.6 km |
| Whangarei | 794.1 km |
| Auckland | 824.8 km |
| Manukau | 826.1 km |
| Rotorua | 827.0 km |
| Papatoetoe | 827.2 km |
| Hamilton | 855.9 km |
| Napier City | 916.8 km |
| Hastings | 933.5 km |
| New Plymouth | 1030.5 km |
| Whanganui | 1047.4 km |
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