| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.390, -176.628 |
| UTC time | 1978-01-02 20:15:52.200 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 2, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, January 2, 1978 at 20:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1103.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.628 and latitude -29.390.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-01-02
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