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M4.5 earthquake Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands, New Zealand at Oct 6, 2026, 22:12 UTC, at a depth of 66 km.

Details

Magnitude4.5 mb
TimeOct 6, 2026, 22:12 UTC
Depth65.8 km
Coordinates-29.906, -177.867
Felt reports0
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

01 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
4.5Kermadec Islands, New Zealand53 km / 33 midepth 10 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.