| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 37.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.612, -176.725 |
| UTC time | 1976-01-14 18:34:50.000 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, January 14, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Wednesday, January 14, 1976 at 18:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1156.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.725 and latitude -28.612.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-01-14
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