| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 44.3 km |
| Coordinates | -28.182, -176.859 |
| UTC time | 1986-12-20 08:21:23.320 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 20, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, December 20, 1986 at 08:21 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1182.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.859 and latitude -28.182.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1986-12-20
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