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M4.6 Depth: 338.4 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Kermadec Islands region

UTC time: 2026-04-01 04:54:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 1, 2026 at 04:54 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Kermadec Islands region. At roughly 338 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
338.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-01 04:54:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-31.14080, -179.89820
Temperature
21.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 338.4 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 338.4 km
Deep
338.4 km
Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Wright
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 171 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 282 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand

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