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M4.6 Depth: 45.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Kermadec Islands region

UTC time: 2026-07-31 02:07:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 31, 2026 at 02:07 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Kermadec Islands region. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 45 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
45.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 02:07:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-28.56320, -176.96470
Temperature
17.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45 km
Shallow
45 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 96 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 234 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 236 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 269 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand
  • Monowai
    Distance: 298 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -132 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·New Zealand
  • Havre Seamount
    Distance: 344 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -897 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand

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