| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 69.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.072, -176.798 |
| UTC time | 1977-08-31 23:03:39.500 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, August 31, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Wednesday, August 31, 1977 at 23:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1115.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.798 and latitude -29.072.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-08-31
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