| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 68.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.312, -176.443 |
| UTC time | 1974-07-12 16:32:02.000 |
Earthquake details
Friday, July 12, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, July 12, 1974 at 16:32 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1122.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.443 and latitude -29.312.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-07-12
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