| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 331.0 km |
| Coordinates | -30.016, -179.288 |
| UTC time | 1978-02-13 17:08:59.300 |
Earthquake details
Monday, February 13, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, February 13, 1978 at 17:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 872.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.288 and latitude -30.016.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-02-13
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 872.2 km |
| Auckland | 939.7 km |
| Papatoetoe | 946.1 km |
| Manukau | 946.2 km |
| Tauranga | 951.3 km |
| Gisborne | 993.0 km |
| Rotorua | 993.2 km |
| Hamilton | 999.1 km |
| Napier City | 1110.4 km |
| Hastings | 1127.5 km |
| New Plymouth | 1175.8 km |
| Whanganui | 1218.1 km |
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