Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.6

ID: usp0002xfn

Location

south of the Kermadec Islands

Date & Time

Aug 23, 1986

11:47 PM Z

Depth

32.20 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-34.5490, 179.2880

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

south of the Kermadec Islands

Coordinates: -34.5490°, 179.2880° Depth: 32.2 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
August 23, 1986 at 11:47 PM
Last Updated
April 27, 2022 at 10:08 PM