| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 108.0 km |
| Coordinates | -31.110, -178.828 |
| UTC time | 1976-12-24 14:18:06.600 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 24, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, December 24, 1976 at 14:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 817.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.828 and latitude -31.110.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-12-24
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 817.8 km |
| Tauranga | 864.1 km |
| Auckland | 870.2 km |
| Manukau | 874.5 km |
| Papatoetoe | 875.0 km |
| Gisborne | 888.0 km |
| Rotorua | 902.9 km |
| Hamilton | 918.3 km |
| Napier City | 1009.9 km |
| Hastings | 1026.9 km |
| New Plymouth | 1095.3 km |
| Whanganui | 1127.3 km |
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