| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.969, -175.830 |
| UTC time | 1986-10-20 08:40:15.160 |
Earthquake details
Monday, October 20, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, October 20, 1986 at 08:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1242.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -175.830 and latitude -27.969.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-10-20
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