| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.065, -177.212 |
| UTC time | 1982-03-13 18:58:51.740 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 13, 1982 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Saturday, March 13, 1982 at 18:58 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 1087.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.212 and latitude -29.065.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1982-03-13
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