| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 48.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.655, -177.465 |
| UTC time | 1996-07-27 11:40:02.830 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 27, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, July 27, 1996 at 11:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1103.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.465 and latitude -28.655.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1996-07-27
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