| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 55.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.350, -176.802 |
| UTC time | 1976-01-27 04:18:08.800 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 27, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, January 27, 1976 at 04:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1093.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.802 and latitude -29.350.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-01-27
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