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M5.2 earthquake - Kermadec Islands region

Name: M5.2 earthquake - Kermadec Islands region
Start: 2021-12-07T15:03:16.724+00:00
Location: Kermadec Islands region

1774 d ago · 7 Dec 2021, 15:03 UTC Kermadec Islands region

What happened

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region on 7 Dec 2021, 15:03 UTC at a depth of 22 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

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First reported by USGS
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