| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 47.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.405, -176.729 |
| UTC time | 1978-09-06 08:22:08.500 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, September 6, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Wednesday, September 6, 1978 at 08:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1094.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.729 and latitude -29.405.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-09-06
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