| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.733, -176.597 |
| UTC time | 1986-10-21 15:11:42.160 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, October 21, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, October 21, 1986 at 15:11 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1183.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.597 and latitude -27.733.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-10-21
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