| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 221.1 km |
| Coordinates | -30.510, -179.049 |
| UTC time | 1987-04-20 10:56:45.450 |
Earthquake details
Monday, April 20, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, April 20, 1987 at 10:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 847.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.049 and latitude -30.510.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-04-20
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Whangarei | 847.9 km |
| Auckland | 908.6 km |
| Tauranga | 912.1 km |
| Manukau | 914.2 km |
| Papatoetoe | 914.3 km |
| Gisborne | 945.7 km |
| Rotorua | 952.7 km |
| Hamilton | 962.9 km |
| Napier City | 1065.3 km |
| Hastings | 1082.3 km |
| New Plymouth | 1140.0 km |
| Whanganui | 1177.6 km |
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