| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 323.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.335, -179.039 |
| UTC time | 1981-09-28 17:56:18.090 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 28, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, September 28, 1981 at 17:56 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 945.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.039 and latitude -29.335.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1981-09-28
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 945.5 km |
| Auckland | 1016.1 km |
| Papatoetoe | 1022.9 km |
| Manukau | 1023.0 km |
| Tauranga | 1030.2 km |
| Gisborne | 1072.4 km |
| Rotorua | 1072.4 km |
| Hamilton | 1077.3 km |
| Napier City | 1189.9 km |
| Hastings | 1207.0 km |
| New Plymouth | 1253.8 km |
| Suva | 1272.9 km |
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