| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 30.7 km |
| Coordinates | -28.159, -176.320 |
| UTC time | 1983-07-28 01:40:33.320 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, July 28, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Thursday, July 28, 1983 at 01:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1220.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.320 and latitude -28.159.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-07-28
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