| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 188.5 km |
| Coordinates | -27.970, -178.086 |
| UTC time | 1983-07-27 13:30:58.900 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, July 27, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Wednesday, July 27, 1983 at 13:30 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1122.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.086 and latitude -27.970.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-07-27
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