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M4.9 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

UTC time: 2026-07-22 20:07:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on July 22, 2026 at 20:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-22 20:07:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-29.43300, -177.10060
Temperature
17.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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 87 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 158 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Wright
    Distance: 334 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand

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