| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.346, -176.760 |
| UTC time | 1979-12-17 01:33:14.000 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 17, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, December 17, 1979 at 01:33 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1175.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.760 and latitude -28.346.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-12-17
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