| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.233, -176.247 |
| UTC time | 1974-07-05 18:04:14.900 |
Earthquake details
Friday, July 5, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, July 5, 1974 at 18:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1142.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.247 and latitude -29.233.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-07-05
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