| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.599, -176.156 |
| UTC time | 1986-10-20 11:08:13.150 |
Earthquake details
Monday, October 20, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, October 20, 1986 at 11:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1190.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.156 and latitude -27.599.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-10-20
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