| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 27.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.134, -176.474 |
| UTC time | 1980-12-02 13:17:03.300 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 2, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, December 2, 1980 at 13:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1130.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.474 and latitude -27.134.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-12-02
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