| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.211, -176.276 |
| UTC time | 1986-10-20 22:51:18.960 |
Earthquake details
Monday, October 20, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, October 20, 1986 at 22:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1219.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.276 and latitude -28.211.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-10-20
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