| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 38.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.263, -176.613 |
| UTC time | 1976-03-08 16:48:38.600 |
Earthquake details
Monday, March 8, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, March 8, 1976 at 16:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1191.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.613 and latitude -28.263.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-03-08
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