| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.022, -177.008 |
| UTC time | 1976-01-16 12:55:36.600 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 16, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Friday, January 16, 1976 at 12:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 1104.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.008 and latitude -29.022.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-01-16
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