| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 57.5 km |
| Coordinates | -29.313, -177.286 |
| UTC time | 1966-07-28 12:07:52.700 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, July 28, 1966 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Thursday, July 28, 1966 at 12:07 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 1062.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.286 and latitude -29.313.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1966-07-28
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