| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.569, -177.591 |
| UTC time | 1976-01-15 10:09:51.900 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, January 15, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Thursday, January 15, 1976 at 10:09 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1102.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.591 and latitude -28.569.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-01-15
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