| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.269, -176.315 |
| UTC time | 1986-10-21 01:38:36.710 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, October 21, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, October 21, 1986 at 01:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1150.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.315 and latitude -27.269.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-10-21
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