| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 45.7 km |
| Coordinates | -27.919, -176.340 |
| UTC time | 1986-10-21 05:51:59.960 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, October 21, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, October 21, 1986 at 05:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1213.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.340 and latitude -27.919.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-10-21
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