Back to map
M5.0 Depth: 37.8 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Kermadec Islands region

UTC time: 2026-07-31 06:30:26 UTC Local time: —
M5.0 earthquake near Kermadec Islands region on Jul 31, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near Kermadec Islands region · 2026-07-31 06:30:26 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 31, 2026 at 06:30 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near Kermadec Islands region. With a focal depth of about 38 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

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

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
37.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 06:30:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-29.41090, -176.55240
Temperature
17.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37.8 km
Shallow
37.8 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 38 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Nuku'alofa930.0 kmN22'400
Tauranga1140.2 kmSW161'000
Auckland1155.6 kmSW1'547'200

GeoNames · CC BY 4.0

Volcanoes nearby

  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 206 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 230 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 302 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Wright
    Distance: 370 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#32
Earlier events M≥458
Earlier events M≥537
Compared since2025-01-03

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.22026-07-30 05:08:34 UTC36.4 kmNew Zealand [Sea] M6.22026-07-29 22:27:58 UTC82.1 kmNew Zealand [Sea] M6.22026-07-21 12:14:41 UTC27.9 kmNew Zealand [Sea] M5.52026-01-26 23:32:53 UTC54.2 kmKermadec Islands, New Zealand M5.52026-01-26 11:25:46 UTC48.3 kmKermadec Islands, New Zealand

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
580
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share