| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 39.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.062, -178.360 |
| UTC time | 1976-01-15 21:47:04.200 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, January 15, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Thursday, January 15, 1976 at 21:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1097.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.360 and latitude -28.062.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-01-15
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