| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 21.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.571, -176.376 |
| UTC time | 1979-04-29 09:20:40.000 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, April 29, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Sunday, April 29, 1979 at 09:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1183.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.376 and latitude -28.571.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-04-29
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