| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.229, -176.609 |
| UTC time | 1976-04-30 15:22:50.800 |
Earthquake details
Friday, April 30, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, April 30, 1976 at 15:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1194.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.609 and latitude -28.229.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-04-30
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