| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 271.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.582, -178.699 |
| UTC time | 1976-05-14 13:57:38.900 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 14, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, May 14, 1976 at 13:57 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1031.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.699 and latitude -28.582.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-05-14
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