| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 51.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.290, -176.633 |
| UTC time | 1976-08-31 13:22:10.900 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 31, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, August 31, 1976 at 13:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1188.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.633 and latitude -28.290.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-08-31
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