| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.339, -176.051 |
| UTC time | 1982-09-20 19:32:43.630 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 20, 1982 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, September 20, 1982 at 19:32 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1170.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.051 and latitude -27.339.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1982-09-20
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