| Magnitude | 6.5 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 17.1 km |
| Coordinates | -28.101, -176.737 |
| UTC time | 1986-12-21 01:10:51.170 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, December 21, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Sunday, December 21, 1986 at 01:10 UTC with a magnitude of 6.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1196.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.737 and latitude -28.101.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1986-12-21
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