| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 324.0 km |
| Coordinates | -31.447, -179.888 |
| UTC time | 1977-11-21 09:52:38.600 |
Earthquake details
Monday, November 21, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, November 21, 1977 at 09:52 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 717.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.888 and latitude -31.447.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-11-21
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 717.8 km |
| Auckland | 777.1 km |
| Manukau | 782.7 km |
| Papatoetoe | 782.8 km |
| Tauranga | 782.8 km |
| Rotorua | 824.3 km |
| Gisborne | 824.8 km |
| Hamilton | 832.3 km |
| Napier City | 941.2 km |
| Hastings | 958.3 km |
| New Plymouth | 1009.2 km |
| Whanganui | 1049.2 km |
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