| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.276, -176.197 |
| UTC time | 1982-09-18 21:37:42.580 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 18, 1982 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, September 18, 1982 at 21:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1157.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.197 and latitude -27.276.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1982-09-18
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