| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.932, -176.134 |
| UTC time | 1986-10-20 14:41:26.050 |
Earthquake details
Monday, October 20, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, October 20, 1986 at 14:41 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1224.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.134 and latitude -27.932.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1986-10-20
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