| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.006, -176.426 |
| UTC time | 1982-09-12 08:46:05.690 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, September 12, 1982 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Sunday, September 12, 1982 at 08:46 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1119.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.426 and latitude -27.006.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1982-09-12
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