| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 27.7 km |
| Coordinates | -28.644, -177.553 |
| UTC time | 1988-10-10 18:20:25.050 |
Earthquake details
Monday, October 10, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Monday, October 10, 1988 at 18:20 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Whangarei, about 1098.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.553 and latitude -28.644.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1988-10-10
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