| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 78.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.635, -177.593 |
| UTC time | 1976-01-24 21:48:25.900 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 24, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, January 24, 1976 at 21:48 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1096.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.593 and latitude -28.635.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1976-01-24
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