| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 57.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.455, -176.323 |
| UTC time | 1976-12-18 14:55:34.000 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 18, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, December 18, 1976 at 14:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1168.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.323 and latitude -27.455.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-12-18
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