| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 239.6 km |
| Coordinates | -28.793, -178.314 |
| UTC time | 1988-05-18 21:50:15.260 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, May 18, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Wednesday, May 18, 1988 at 21:50 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1037.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.314 and latitude -28.793.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-05-18
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