| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.367, -176.421 |
| UTC time | 1987-01-04 01:56:17.470 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 4, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Sunday, January 4, 1987 at 01:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1155.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.421 and latitude -27.367.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-01-04
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