| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 30.1 km |
| Coordinates | -27.285, -176.758 |
| UTC time | 1988-07-16 16:55:00.510 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 16, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Saturday, July 16, 1988 at 16:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1131.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.758 and latitude -27.285.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-07-16
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