| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -31.386, -177.609 |
| UTC time | 1976-05-22 09:58:48.700 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 22, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, May 22, 1976 at 09:58 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 890.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.609 and latitude -31.386.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-05-22
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 890.6 km |
| Gisborne | 902.1 km |
| Tauranga | 903.7 km |
| Auckland | 928.9 km |
| Manukau | 931.0 km |
| Papatoetoe | 932.0 km |
| Rotorua | 938.1 km |
| Hamilton | 964.5 km |
| Napier City | 1029.6 km |
| Hastings | 1046.3 km |
| New Plymouth | 1139.9 km |
| Whanganui | 1159.3 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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