Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
south of the Kermadec Islands
M4.8 Earthquake near south of the Kermadec Islands
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About this earthquake
On April 7, 2026 at 12:50 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near south of the Kermadec Islands. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
b5e6c5d4aba80e9f4f62fb88cd123ead62a27ea2
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-07 12:50:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-32.13370,
-178.16870
Temperature
21.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 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
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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