| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.534, -176.518 |
| UTC time | 1978-10-31 16:54:44.700 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, October 31, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, October 31, 1978 at 16:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1167.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.518 and latitude -27.534.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-10-31
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