| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.103, -177.931 |
| UTC time | 1986-08-02 12:40:23.300 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 2, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, August 2, 1986 at 12:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1120.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.931 and latitude -28.103.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-08-02
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