| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 433.0 km |
| Coordinates | -31.850, 179.518 |
| UTC time | 1976-10-07 07:10:48.500 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, October 7, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Thursday, October 7, 1976 at 07:10 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 646.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 179.518 and latitude -31.850.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-10-07
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 646.0 km |
| Auckland | 707.3 km |
| Manukau | 713.3 km |
| Papatoetoe | 713.3 km |
| Tauranga | 718.2 km |
| Rotorua | 760.9 km |
| Hamilton | 765.3 km |
| Gisborne | 769.7 km |
| Napier City | 882.7 km |
| Hastings | 899.7 km |
| New Plymouth | 942.0 km |
| Whanganui | 985.6 km |
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