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M4.9 Depth: 66.3 km

M4.9 Earthquake near SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-03-22 17:06:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS on March 22, 2026 at 17:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 66 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
66.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 17:06:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.16790, 179.84490
Temperature
18.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 66.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 66.3 km
Shallow
66.3 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

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  • Healy
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -980 m ·Last eruption: 1360 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble II West
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'200 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble III
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand

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