| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.292, -176.202 |
| UTC time | 1987-08-04 22:15:40.500 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 4, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, August 4, 1987 at 22:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1141.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.202 and latitude -29.292.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-08-04
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