| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 63.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.087, -177.482 |
| UTC time | 1975-07-12 19:04:45.200 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 12, 1975 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Saturday, July 12, 1975 at 19:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 1067.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.482 and latitude -29.087.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1975-07-12
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