| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.502, -175.887 |
| UTC time | 1980-02-09 17:23:16.600 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, February 9, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, February 9, 1980 at 17:23 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1223.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -175.887 and latitude -28.502.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-02-09
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