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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-04-16 19:51:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS on April 16, 2026 at 19:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-16 19:51:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.31970, -178.21600
Temperature
20.0°C

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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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Wright
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 200 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 236 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 258 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 340 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand

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