| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 166.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.762, -178.054 |
| UTC time | 1978-06-26 21:04:19.600 |
Earthquake details
Monday, June 26, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, June 26, 1978 at 21:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1056.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.054 and latitude -28.762.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-06-26
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