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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near south of the Kermadec Islands

UTC time: 2026-04-16 12:40:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near south of the Kermadec Islands on April 16, 2026 at 12:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-16 12:40:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-32.13020, -178.15170
Temperature
20.6°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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Wright
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  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 216 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 239 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 319 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand

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