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M4.8 Depth: 346.4 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Kermadec Islands region

UTC time: 2026-07-22 18:29:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 22, 2026 at 18:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Kermadec Islands region. At roughly 346 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
346.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-22 18:29:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-31.54160, 179.92430
Temperature
15.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 346.4 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 346.4 km
Deep
346.4 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Australia Plate.
Near the boundary Kermadec ↔ Australia · about 39 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Brothers
    Distance: 379 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -1'350 m ·New Zealand
  • Healy
    Distance: 395 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -980 m ·Last eruption: 1360 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble II West
    Distance: 443 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'200 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble III
    Distance: 486 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand

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