| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.300, -176.423 |
| UTC time | 1986-10-20 09:02:33.670 |
Earthquake details
Monday, October 20, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, October 20, 1986 at 09:02 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1148.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.423 and latitude -27.300.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-10-20
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