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M5.0 earthquake - Kermadec Islands region

722 d ago · 24 Oct 2024, 19:32 UTC Kermadec Islands region

What happened

A magnitude 5 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region on 24 Oct 2024, 19:32 UTC at a depth of 341 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was a deep earthquake; shaking at the surface is usually weak for its size.

Timeline

  1. First reported by USGS

    16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC

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