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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Kermadec Islands region

UTC time: 2026-08-08 19:07:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 8, 2026 at 19:07 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Kermadec Islands region. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-08 19:07:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-28.56610, -176.51820
Temperature
16.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

Tectonic context

Located on the Kermadec Plate.
Near the boundary Kermadec ↔ Pacific · about 53 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 263 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 268 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 295 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Monowai
    Distance: 305 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -132 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 370 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand

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