| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 64.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.085, -177.333 |
| UTC time | 1976-01-02 04:10:14.800 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 2, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Friday, January 2, 1976 at 04:10 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 1077.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.333 and latitude -29.085.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-01-02
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