| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 196.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.214, -178.312 |
| UTC time | 1976-07-04 19:01:08.200 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, July 4, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Sunday, July 4, 1976 at 19:01 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1087.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.312 and latitude -28.214.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-07-04
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