| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 56.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.819, -177.576 |
| UTC time | 1976-01-17 09:56:28.800 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 17, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, January 17, 1976 at 09:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1082.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.576 and latitude -28.819.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-01-17
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