| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 286.0 km |
| Coordinates | -30.485, -179.282 |
| UTC time | 1978-09-16 23:13:23.100 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 16, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, September 16, 1978 at 23:13 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 834.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.282 and latitude -30.485.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-09-16
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 834.2 km |
| Auckland | 897.4 km |
| Manukau | 903.4 km |
| Papatoetoe | 903.4 km |
| Tauranga | 904.5 km |
| Gisborne | 942.6 km |
| Rotorua | 945.7 km |
| Hamilton | 953.9 km |
| Napier City | 1060.8 km |
| Hastings | 1077.9 km |
| New Plymouth | 1130.8 km |
| Whanganui | 1170.7 km |
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