Earthquake details

Monday, December 1, 1986 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, December 1, 1986 at 12:53 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1136.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.379 and latitude -27.150.

Magnitude 6.0
Alert Severe
Depth 33.0 km
Coordinates -27.150, -176.379
UTC time 1986-12-01 12:53:49.190
Location Kermadec Islands region
Country Kermadec Islands region
Severity Severe

Earthquake map 1986-12-01

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