| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 54.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.185, -176.628 |
| UTC time | 1980-04-21 09:38:14.500 |
Earthquake details
Monday, April 21, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, April 21, 1980 at 09:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1127.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.628 and latitude -27.185.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-04-21
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