| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 59.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.611, -177.638 |
| UTC time | 1976-01-01 01:29:39.600 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, January 1, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Thursday, January 1, 1976 at 01:29 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1095.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.638 and latitude -28.611.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1976-01-01
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