| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 54.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.385, -176.791 |
| UTC time | 1976-02-15 21:23:22.600 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, February 15, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Sunday, February 15, 1976 at 21:23 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1170.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.791 and latitude -28.385.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1976-02-15
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