| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 124.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.802, -176.370 |
| UTC time | 1978-10-22 19:42:48.700 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, October 22, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Sunday, October 22, 1978 at 19:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1200.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.370 and latitude -27.802.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-10-22
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