| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 68.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.472, -176.278 |
| UTC time | 1976-12-12 05:28:12.100 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, December 12, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Sunday, December 12, 1976 at 05:28 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1172.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.278 and latitude -27.472.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-12-12
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