| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.970, -176.664 |
| UTC time | 1979-11-28 14:54:07.200 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, November 28, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Wednesday, November 28, 1979 at 14:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1204.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.664 and latitude -27.970.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-11-28
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