| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.387, -176.161 |
| UTC time | 1974-07-04 10:57:29.800 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, July 4, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Thursday, July 4, 1974 at 10:57 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1137.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.161 and latitude -29.387.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-07-04
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