| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.304, -177.686 |
| UTC time | 1986-08-02 12:42:12.400 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 2, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, August 2, 1986 at 12:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1118.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.686 and latitude -28.304.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-08-02
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