M4.6 earthquake - Kermadec Islands region

What happened

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region on 17 Mar 2016, 23:00 UTC at a depth of 34 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.