| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 308.6 km |
| Coordinates | -27.080, -178.447 |
| UTC time | 1987-08-31 06:52:52.080 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 31, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, August 31, 1987 at 06:52 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1046.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.447 and latitude -27.080.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-08-31
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