| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.064, -176.147 |
| UTC time | 1983-01-05 11:47:16.500 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, January 5, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Wednesday, January 5, 1983 at 11:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1139.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.147 and latitude -27.064.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-01-05
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