| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 292.8 km |
| Coordinates | -28.915, -178.776 |
| UTC time | 1983-02-07 17:55:54.000 |
Earthquake details
Monday, February 7, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, February 7, 1983 at 17:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 997.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.776 and latitude -28.915.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-02-07
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