| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 72.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.283, -177.292 |
| UTC time | 1976-03-09 10:16:05.800 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, March 9, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Tuesday, March 9, 1976 at 10:16 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 1064.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.292 and latitude -29.283.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-03-09
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