M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Kermadec Islands region

UTC time: 2026-06-29 03:10:28 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 29, 2026 at 03:10 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Kermadec Islands region. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-29 03:10:28 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-31.21860, -177.64550
Temperature
17.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Kermadec Plate.
Near the boundary Kermadec ↔ Pacific · about 57 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 137 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Wright
    Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 218 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand

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