| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.726, -176.572 |
| UTC time | 1986-10-21 10:48:21.130 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, October 21, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, October 21, 1986 at 10:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1183.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.572 and latitude -27.726.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-10-21
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