| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 64.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.209, -177.310 |
| UTC time | 1976-02-29 22:50:21.800 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, February 29, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Sunday, February 29, 1976 at 22:50 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1150.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.310 and latitude -28.209.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-02-29
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