| Magnitude | 6.6 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 14.8 km |
| Coordinates | -28.827, -177.423 |
| UTC time | 1988-01-12 07:29:27.960 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 12, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, January 12, 1988 at 07:29 UTC with a magnitude of 6.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1091.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.423 and latitude -28.827.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1988-01-12
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