| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -31.025, -179.196 |
| UTC time | 1981-05-18 10:08:18.410 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 18, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, May 18, 1981 at 10:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 798.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.196 and latitude -31.025.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-05-18
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 798.0 km |
| Auckland | 854.8 km |
| Tauranga | 854.9 km |
| Manukau | 859.9 km |
| Papatoetoe | 860.2 km |
| Gisborne | 886.7 km |
| Rotorua | 895.0 km |
| Hamilton | 906.8 km |
| Napier City | 1006.5 km |
| Hastings | 1023.6 km |
| New Plymouth | 1083.9 km |
| Whanganui | 1119.8 km |
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