| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 80.1 km |
| Coordinates | -28.281, -176.392 |
| UTC time | 1987-05-04 17:37:43.110 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 4, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, May 4, 1987 at 17:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1205.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.392 and latitude -28.281.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-05-04
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