| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 88.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.409, -176.762 |
| UTC time | 1978-10-23 11:23:47.500 |
Earthquake details
Monday, October 23, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, October 23, 1978 at 11:23 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1143.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.762 and latitude -27.409.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-10-23
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