| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 59.8 km |
| Coordinates | -28.674, -177.553 |
| UTC time | 1987-11-01 08:42:06.530 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, November 1, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Sunday, November 1, 1987 at 08:42 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1095.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.553 and latitude -28.674.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1987-11-01
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