| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 43.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.011, -175.807 |
| UTC time | 1982-09-20 13:19:52.380 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 20, 1982 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, September 20, 1982 at 13:19 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1151.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -175.807 and latitude -27.011.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1982-09-20
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