| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 69.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.208, -177.886 |
| UTC time | 1976-01-14 15:56:34.900 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, January 14, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Wednesday, January 14, 1976 at 15:56 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 1030.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.886 and latitude -29.208.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1976-01-14
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