| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.481, -178.206 |
| UTC time | 1978-01-18 02:05:18.900 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, January 18, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Wednesday, January 18, 1978 at 02:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1095.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.206 and latitude -27.481.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-01-18
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