| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.185, -176.524 |
| UTC time | 1986-10-21 23:53:26.330 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, October 21, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, October 21, 1986 at 23:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1204.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.524 and latitude -28.185.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-10-21
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