| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 258.4 km |
| Coordinates | -28.650, -178.413 |
| UTC time | 1986-08-30 22:56:51.440 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 30, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, August 30, 1986 at 22:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1043.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.413 and latitude -28.650.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-08-30
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