M4.2 earthquake - Kermadec Islands region

What happened

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region on 19 Sept 2023, 03:55 UTC at a depth of 342 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a deep earthquake; shaking at the surface is usually weak for its size.