M4.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-04-04 11:13:55 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS on April 4, 2026 at 11:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 11:13:55 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.54460, 179.41060
Temperature
20.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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