| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 209.4 km |
| Coordinates | -29.411, -178.689 |
| UTC time | 2024-05-05 06:15:37.730 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 5, 2024 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 06:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 961.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.689 and latitude -29.411.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2024-05-05
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 961.0 km |
| Auckland | 1028.0 km |
| Papatoetoe | 1034.3 km |
| Manukau | 1034.3 km |
| Tauranga | 1037.0 km |
| Gisborne | 1072.9 km |
| Rotorua | 1078.2 km |
| Hamilton | 1086.1 km |
| Napier City | 1192.3 km |
| Hastings | 1209.3 km |
| New Plymouth | 1262.9 km |
| Suva | 1288.8 km |
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