| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.215, -176.702 |
| UTC time | 1986-12-20 07:59:01.450 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 20, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, December 20, 1986 at 07:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1189.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.702 and latitude -28.215.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-12-20
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