| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 12.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.969, -176.416 |
| UTC time | 1978-09-14 00:25:34.700 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, September 14, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Thursday, September 14, 1978 at 00:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1214.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.416 and latitude -27.969.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-09-14
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