Earthquake details

Friday, May 31, 2024 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, May 31, 2024 at 15:54 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1119.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.865 and latitude -28.958.

Magnitude 6.2
Alert Severe
Depth 16.0 km
Coordinates -28.958, -176.865
UTC time 2024-05-31 15:54:40.923
Location Kermadec Islands region
Country Kermadec Islands region
Severity Severe

Earthquake map 2024-05-31

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