| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.886, -176.682 |
| UTC time | 1983-02-28 08:00:09.760 |
Earthquake details
Monday, February 28, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, February 28, 1983 at 08:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1195.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.682 and latitude -27.886.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-02-28
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