| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.217, -177.349 |
| UTC time | 1982-05-01 10:27:52.830 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 1, 1982 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Saturday, May 1, 1982 at 10:27 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 1065.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.349 and latitude -29.217.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1982-05-01
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