| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 63.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.014, -177.782 |
| UTC time | 1976-01-01 19:03:29.400 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, January 1, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Thursday, January 1, 1976 at 19:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 1052.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.782 and latitude -29.014.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-01-01
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