| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 57.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.986, -177.366 |
| UTC time | 1976-01-18 04:59:51.200 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 18, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Sunday, January 18, 1976 at 04:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1082.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.366 and latitude -28.986.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-01-18
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