| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.263, -176.836 |
| UTC time | 1978-09-05 01:47:09.300 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, September 5, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, September 5, 1978 at 01:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1097.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.836 and latitude -29.263.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-09-05
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