| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 187.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.137, -178.217 |
| UTC time | 1982-07-31 11:07:24.150 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 31, 1982 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Saturday, July 31, 1982 at 11:07 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 1014.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.217 and latitude -29.137.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1982-07-31
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