| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -32.901, -178.457 |
| UTC time | 1978-09-11 17:47:44.800 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 11, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Kermadec Islands on Monday, September 11, 1978 at 17:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Gisborne, about 715.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.457 and latitude -32.901.
| Location | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Country | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-09-11
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Gisborne | 715.5 km |
| Tauranga | 722.5 km |
| Whangarei | 734.5 km |
| Rotorua | 754.9 km |
| Auckland | 758.9 km |
| Manukau | 759.3 km |
| Papatoetoe | 760.7 km |
| Hamilton | 786.0 km |
| Napier City | 843.2 km |
| Hastings | 859.9 km |
| New Plymouth | 959.8 km |
| Whanganui | 974.6 km |
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