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M4.2 earthquake - south of the Kermadec Islands

Name: M4.2 earthquake - south of the Kermadec Islands
Start: 2021-04-17T11:50:05.793+00:00
Location: south of the Kermadec Islands

2009 d ago · 17 Apr 2021, 11:50 UTC south of the Kermadec Islands

What happened

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck south of the Kermadec Islands on 17 Apr 2021, 11:50 UTC at a depth of 10 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

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First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 10:11 UTC

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