| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 170.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.394, -177.691 |
| UTC time | 1974-04-07 03:15:32.900 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, April 7, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Sunday, April 7, 1974 at 03:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1104.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.691 and latitude -27.394.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-04-07
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