| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 439.5 km |
| Coordinates | -31.109, 179.942 |
| UTC time | 1986-12-05 11:34:14.710 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 5, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, December 5, 1986 at 11:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 732.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 179.942 and latitude -31.109.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-12-05
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 732.7 km |
| Auckland | 797.6 km |
| Papatoetoe | 804.0 km |
| Manukau | 804.0 km |
| Tauranga | 809.9 km |
| Rotorua | 852.5 km |
| Hamilton | 857.0 km |
| Gisborne | 858.2 km |
| Napier City | 972.8 km |
| Hastings | 989.9 km |
| New Plymouth | 1033.6 km |
| Whanganui | 1077.2 km |
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