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M4.9 Depth: 131.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Kermadec Islands

UTC time: 2026-03-02 19:23:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 2, 2026 at 19:23 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Kermadec Islands. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 131 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
131.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-02 19:23:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
-30.84900, -178.61700
Temperature
20.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 131 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 131 km
Intermediate
131 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 35 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 47 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 72 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Wright
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand
  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand

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