| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.188, -176.504 |
| UTC time | 1980-07-28 18:59:04.000 |
Earthquake details
Monday, July 28, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, July 28, 1980 at 18:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1127.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.504 and latitude -29.188.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-07-28
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