| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.2 km |
| Coordinates | -28.171, -176.622 |
| UTC time | 1986-12-20 21:27:01.440 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 20, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, December 20, 1986 at 21:27 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1198.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.622 and latitude -28.171.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-12-20
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