| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 266.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.714, -178.906 |
| UTC time | 1980-09-26 23:36:17.400 |
Earthquake details
Friday, September 26, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Friday, September 26, 1980 at 23:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 921.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.906 and latitude -29.714.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-09-26
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 921.8 km |
| Auckland | 988.3 km |
| Papatoetoe | 994.6 km |
| Manukau | 994.6 km |
| Tauranga | 997.5 km |
| Gisborne | 1034.8 km |
| Rotorua | 1038.9 km |
| Hamilton | 1046.4 km |
| Napier City | 1153.6 km |
| Hastings | 1170.7 km |
| New Plymouth | 1223.2 km |
| Whanganui | 1263.8 km |
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