| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 47.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.469, -176.828 |
| UTC time | 1976-01-27 15:01:33.100 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 27, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, January 27, 1976 at 15:01 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1082.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.828 and latitude -29.469.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-01-27
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