| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.9 km |
| Coordinates | -27.914, -176.613 |
| UTC time | 1988-12-20 14:27:59.930 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 20, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kermadec Islands region on Tuesday, December 20, 1988 at 14:27 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 1200.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -176.613 and latitude -27.914.
| Location | Kermadec Islands region |
| Country | Kermadec Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-12-20
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