| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -32.680, -178.379 |
| UTC time | 1987-02-17 23:06:42.610 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, February 17, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Kermadec Islands on Tuesday, February 17, 1987 at 23:06 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Gisborne, about 740.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.379 and latitude -32.680.
| Location | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Country | south of the Kermadec Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-02-17
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Gisborne | 740.9 km |
| Tauranga | 745.9 km |
| Whangarei | 752.5 km |
| Rotorua | 778.9 km |
| Auckland | 779.8 km |
| Manukau | 780.6 km |
| Papatoetoe | 781.8 km |
| Hamilton | 808.8 km |
| Napier City | 868.3 km |
| Hastings | 885.0 km |
| New Plymouth | 983.0 km |
| Whanganui | 999.0 km |
Nearby earthquakes
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M 5.0
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