| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 51.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.125, -175.874 |
| UTC time | 1979-01-01 13:29:06.100 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 1, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, January 1, 1979 at 13:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1158.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -175.874 and latitude -27.125.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-01-01
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