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M4.3 earthquake - Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

2180 d ago · 29 Oct 2020, 06:31 UTC Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

What happened

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands, New Zealand on 29 Oct 2020, 06:31 UTC at a depth of 20 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.

Timeline

  1. First reported by USGS

    17 Oct 2026, 09:59 UTC

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