| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 62.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.157, -177.358 |
| UTC time | 1979-02-03 08:40:30.400 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, February 3, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Saturday, February 3, 1979 at 08:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 1069.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.358 and latitude -29.157.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-02-03
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