| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 32.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.951, -176.484 |
| UTC time | 1978-09-13 17:58:19.700 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, September 13, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Wednesday, September 13, 1978 at 17:58 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1210.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.484 and latitude -27.951.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-09-13
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