| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 31.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.663, -176.854 |
| UTC time | 1976-01-14 22:43:43.100 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, January 14, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Wednesday, January 14, 1976 at 22:43 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1143.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.854 and latitude -28.663.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1976-01-14
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