| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.729, -176.773 |
| UTC time | 1979-07-13 17:08:31.000 |
Earthquake details
Friday, July 13, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, July 13, 1979 at 17:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1143.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.773 and latitude -28.729.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-07-13
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