| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.008, -176.616 |
| UTC time | 1981-12-28 08:13:30.950 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 28, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, December 28, 1981 at 08:13 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1210.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.616 and latitude -28.008.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-12-28
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