| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.159, -176.350 |
| UTC time | 1987-05-05 00:31:17.560 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 5, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, May 5, 1987 at 00:31 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1218.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.350 and latitude -28.159.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-05-05
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