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M4.8 Depth: 285.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near South of Kermadec Islands

UTC time: 2026-03-13 16:15:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near South of Kermadec Islands on March 13, 2026 at 16:15 UTC. At around 285 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
285.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-13 16:15:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
-33.99000, 179.41000
Temperature
23.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 285 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 285 km
Intermediate
285 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Healy
    Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -980 m ·Last eruption: 1360 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble II West
    Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'200 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble III
    Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -220 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·New Zealand
  • Rumble V
    Distance: 264 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
    Distance: 268 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -500 m ·New Zealand

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