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M4.6 Depth: 340.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2026-04-01 04:54:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION on April 1, 2026 at 04:54 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 340 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
340.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-01 04:54:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.24500, -179.77140
Temperature
21.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 340 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 340 km
Deep
340 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Wright
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: -900 m ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 169 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 283 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand

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