| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 223.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.858, -178.299 |
| UTC time | 1981-10-20 14:24:38.770 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, October 20, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, October 20, 1981 at 14:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1032.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.299 and latitude -28.858.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-10-20
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