| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 68.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.371, -176.751 |
| UTC time | 1977-01-29 10:22:18.000 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 29, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, January 29, 1977 at 10:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1173.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.751 and latitude -28.371.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-01-29
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