| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 30.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.339, -176.461 |
| UTC time | 1976-01-26 19:01:38.600 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 26, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, January 26, 1976 at 19:01 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1119.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.461 and latitude -29.339.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1976-01-26
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