| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 194.6 km |
| Coordinates | -32.818, 179.804 |
| UTC time | 2024-09-23 19:08:46.536 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 23, 2024 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Kermadec Islands on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 19:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 599.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 179.804 and latitude -32.818.
| Location | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Country | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2024-09-23
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 599.3 km |
| Tauranga | 634.7 km |
| Auckland | 642.8 km |
| Manukau | 646.4 km |
| Papatoetoe | 647.0 km |
| Gisborne | 669.6 km |
| Rotorua | 674.4 km |
| Hamilton | 688.5 km |
| Napier City | 787.1 km |
| Hastings | 804.1 km |
| New Plymouth | 865.4 km |
| Whanganui | 899.1 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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M 4.6
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M 4.4
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M 4.0
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M 4.1
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M 4.3
south of the Kermadec Islands
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M 4.1
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