| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 71.7 km |
| Coordinates | -28.750, -177.393 |
| UTC time | 1987-11-08 04:38:57.930 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, November 8, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Sunday, November 8, 1987 at 04:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1100.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.393 and latitude -28.750.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-11-08
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