| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.042, -176.372 |
| UTC time | 1986-12-05 09:01:52.070 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 5, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, December 5, 1986 at 09:01 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1125.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.372 and latitude -27.042.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-12-05
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