| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 53.0 km |
| Coordinates | -31.238, -178.508 |
| UTC time | 1978-10-14 13:44:17.700 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, October 14, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, October 14, 1978 at 13:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 832.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.508 and latitude -31.238.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-10-14
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 832.1 km |
| Tauranga | 868.0 km |
| Auckland | 880.0 km |
| Manukau | 883.7 km |
| Papatoetoe | 884.3 km |
| Gisborne | 884.5 km |
| Rotorua | 905.5 km |
| Hamilton | 924.3 km |
| Napier City | 1008.2 km |
| Hastings | 1025.1 km |
| New Plymouth | 1101.0 km |
| Whanganui | 1129.3 km |
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