| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 59.8 km |
| Coordinates | -29.292, -177.524 |
| UTC time | 1987-01-13 10:55:17.990 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 13, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Zealand on Tuesday, January 13, 1987 at 10:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei (New Zealand - NE), about 1047.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.524 and latitude -29.292.
| Location | Kermadec Islands |
| Country | New Zealand (NE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-01-13
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