| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.201, -176.475 |
| UTC time | 1980-04-21 09:25:59.600 |
Earthquake details
Monday, April 21, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, April 21, 1980 at 09:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1136.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.475 and latitude -27.201.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-04-21
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