| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 51.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.253, -177.291 |
| UTC time | 1976-01-01 14:27:07.600 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, January 1, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Thursday, January 1, 1976 at 14:27 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 1066.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.291 and latitude -29.253.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-01-01
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