| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.459, -176.477 |
| UTC time | 1987-01-04 10:43:21.420 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 4, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Sunday, January 4, 1987 at 10:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1161.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.477 and latitude -27.459.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-01-04
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