| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.210, -176.011 |
| UTC time | 1986-10-20 18:31:41.670 |
Earthquake details
Monday, October 20, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, October 20, 1986 at 18:31 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1160.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.011 and latitude -27.210.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-10-20
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