| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.619, -176.051 |
| UTC time | 1988-03-23 05:07:15.690 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, March 23, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Wednesday, March 23, 1988 at 05:07 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1197.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.051 and latitude -27.619.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-03-23
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