| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 61.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.380, -177.333 |
| UTC time | 1980-03-28 02:11:29.300 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 28, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, March 28, 1980 at 02:11 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1134.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.333 and latitude -28.380.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-03-28
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