| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 41.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.364, -176.506 |
| UTC time | 1976-01-17 07:05:50.000 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 17, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, January 17, 1976 at 07:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1113.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.506 and latitude -29.364.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-01-17
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