| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 146.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.142, -177.581 |
| UTC time | 1976-02-27 11:00:58.000 |
Earthquake details
Friday, February 27, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, February 27, 1976 at 11:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1138.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.581 and latitude -28.142.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-02-27
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