| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.320, -176.610 |
| UTC time | 1987-10-28 22:41:53.700 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, October 28, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Wednesday, October 28, 1987 at 22:41 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1187.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.610 and latitude -28.320.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-10-28
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