M4.8 earthquake - Kermadec Islands region
940 d ago · 21 Mar 2024, 23:29 UTC Kermadec Islands region
What happened
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region on 21 Mar 2024, 23:29 UTC at a depth of 18 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, 11:23 UTC
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