| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.681, -176.158 |
| UTC time | 1986-10-20 12:01:42.100 |
Earthquake details
Monday, October 20, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, October 20, 1986 at 12:01 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1198.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.158 and latitude -27.681.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-10-20
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