| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 322.0 km |
| Coordinates | -30.554, -179.518 |
| UTC time | 1981-01-31 14:03:18.000 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 31, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, January 31, 1981 at 14:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 813.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.518 and latitude -30.554.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-01-31
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 813.1 km |
| Auckland | 877.9 km |
| Papatoetoe | 884.1 km |
| Manukau | 884.2 km |
| Tauranga | 887.7 km |
| Rotorua | 929.5 km |
| Gisborne | 929.6 km |
| Hamilton | 936.0 km |
| Napier City | 1046.6 km |
| Hastings | 1063.7 km |
| New Plymouth | 1112.8 km |
| Whanganui | 1154.4 km |
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