| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 74.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.527, -175.956 |
| UTC time | 1979-04-19 23:12:02.400 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, April 19, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Thursday, April 19, 1979 at 23:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1193.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -175.956 and latitude -27.527.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-04-19
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