| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 67.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.136, -176.823 |
| UTC time | 1979-02-02 08:23:41.300 |
Earthquake details
Friday, February 2, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, February 2, 1979 at 08:23 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1114.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.823 and latitude -27.136.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-02-02
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