| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 14.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.223, -176.895 |
| UTC time | 1981-09-20 05:36:49.440 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, September 20, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Sunday, September 20, 1981 at 05:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1176.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.895 and latitude -28.223.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-09-20
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