| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 191.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.116, -178.535 |
| UTC time | 2024-05-17 20:58:26.824 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 17, 2024 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 20:58 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 995.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.535 and latitude -29.116.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2024-05-17
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