| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 259.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.663, -178.312 |
| UTC time | 1978-10-02 06:47:07.700 |
Earthquake details
Monday, October 2, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, October 2, 1978 at 06:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1111.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.312 and latitude -27.663.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-10-02
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