| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.239, -177.144 |
| UTC time | 1976-01-14 19:47:21.900 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, January 14, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Wednesday, January 14, 1976 at 19:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 1078.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.144 and latitude -29.239.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-01-14
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