| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 44.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.062, -177.148 |
| UTC time | 1977-08-28 14:11:30.300 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 28, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Sunday, August 28, 1977 at 14:11 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 1091.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.148 and latitude -29.062.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-08-28
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