| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 347.0 km |
| Coordinates | -31.419, -179.832 |
| UTC time | 1980-07-13 19:39:39.000 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, July 13, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Sunday, July 13, 1980 at 19:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 723.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.832 and latitude -31.419.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-07-13
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 723.8 km |
| Auckland | 782.8 km |
| Tauranga | 788.0 km |
| Manukau | 788.4 km |
| Papatoetoe | 788.5 km |
| Gisborne | 829.0 km |
| Rotorua | 829.4 km |
| Hamilton | 837.7 km |
| Napier City | 945.8 km |
| Hastings | 962.9 km |
| New Plymouth | 1014.7 km |
| Whanganui | 1054.3 km |
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