M4.9 Depth: 46.1 km

M4.9 Earthquake near KERMADEC ISLANDS, NEW ZEALAND

UTC time: 2026-04-10 08:17:13 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 10, 2026 at 08:17 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near KERMADEC ISLANDS, NEW ZEALAND. With a focal depth of about 46 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
46.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-10 08:17:13 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.38830, -177.09680
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 46.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 46.1 km
Shallow
46.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 161 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 265 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Wright
    Distance: 339 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand

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