| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 143.0 km |
| Coordinates | -32.736, -179.663 |
| UTC time | 1976-04-12 22:49:50.300 |
Earthquake details
Monday, April 12, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Kermadec Islands on Monday, April 12, 1976 at 22:49 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 645.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.663 and latitude -32.736.
| Location | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Country | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-04-12
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 645.9 km |
| Tauranga | 668.8 km |
| Auckland | 684.7 km |
| Manukau | 687.5 km |
| Papatoetoe | 688.3 km |
| Gisborne | 691.6 km |
| Rotorua | 706.5 km |
| Hamilton | 725.5 km |
| Napier City | 812.6 km |
| Hastings | 829.6 km |
| New Plymouth | 902.0 km |
| Whanganui | 930.5 km |
Nearby earthquakes
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M 4.6
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M 4.3
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M 4.6
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M 4.5
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M 4.3
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