| Magnitude | 7.2 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.082, -175.954 |
| UTC time | 1974-07-02 23:26:26.600 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, July 2, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, July 2, 1974 at 23:26 UTC with a magnitude of 7.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1174.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -175.954 and latitude -29.082.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 1974-07-02
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