| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 200.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.001, -178.604 |
| UTC time | 1975-12-15 04:24:28.800 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 15, 1975 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Monday, December 15, 1975 at 04:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 1001.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.604 and latitude -29.001.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1975-12-15
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