| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 621.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.431, 178.304 |
| UTC time | 1980-02-27 03:05:28.200 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, February 27, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Wednesday, February 27, 1980 at 03:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 997.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 178.304 and latitude -27.431.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-02-27
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