| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 183.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.265, -178.146 |
| UTC time | 1974-07-14 18:48:42.900 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, July 14, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Sunday, July 14, 1974 at 18:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1092.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.146 and latitude -28.265.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-07-14
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