| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 70.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.756, -177.552 |
| UTC time | 1988-06-05 17:29:35.900 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, June 5, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Sunday, June 5, 1988 at 17:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1089.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.552 and latitude -28.756.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-06-05
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