| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.125, -175.010 |
| UTC time | 1981-10-07 18:21:10.740 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, October 7, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Wednesday, October 7, 1981 at 18:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1206.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -175.010 and latitude -27.125.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-10-07
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