| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 29.9 km |
| Coordinates | -28.874, -176.990 |
| UTC time | 1986-12-26 02:41:18.670 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 26, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Friday, December 26, 1986 at 02:41 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1117.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.990 and latitude -28.874.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-12-26
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